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ENGG S260F: Introduction to Material Science

Tutorial 1
(4 September 2024)

Question 1
Why it is important to study materials?
• Materials production and processing are vital to the economy and various engineering fields.
• Engineers select materials based on design needs and in-service conditions.
• New materials may be required for specific applications, such as high-temperature resistance.
• Modifying properties, like through heat treatment, is often necessary to meet performance
standards.

Question 2
What are materials?
Materials are substances from which things are made.

Question 3
What are materials science and engineering (MSE)?
Materials science and engineering (MSE) is an interdisciplinary field that studies and manipulates
the composition and structure of materials across various length scales to control their properties
through synthesis and processing.

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Question 4
What is the difference between materials science and materials engineering?
• Materials Science deals with the relationship between the structure, properties, and processing
of materials.
• Materials Engineering deals with the application of materials science principles to design,
develop, and optimize materials for specific applications.

Question 5
What are the four classes of materials?
Metals, ceramics, polymers/plastics, and composites.

Question 6
Can you think of four main characteristics of plastics?
• Generally low density
• Some can be high strength with low deformability, some can be low strength with high
deformability.
• Most are highly ductile
• Excellent thermal and electrical insulators
• Generally chemically inert
• Soften or decompose at modest temperatures
(any four of them)

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