Edexcel DT Core Material Properties

Acrylic soap tray -

Q. Give a property of the material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.

A. Waterproof / water resistant (1)

Durable / long lasting (1)

Plasticity / softened when heated (1)

Tough / impact resistance (1)

Aluminium drinks

can -

Q. Give a property of the material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.

A. Malleable (1)

Ductile (1)

Excellent strength to weight ratio(1)

Lightweight / low density (1)

Waterproof / Impermeable (1)

Resistance to corrosion / won’t rust (1)

Food safe / non-toxic (1)

Balsa wood toy plane -

Q. Give a property of the material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.

A. Low density (1)

Lightweight / light (1)

Soft (1)

Beech chopping

board -

Q. Give a property of the material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.

A. Hard (1)

Durable (1)

Close grained (1)

Tough (1)

Non-toxic materials (1)

Beech kitchen steps -

Q. Give a property of the material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.

A. Hard / resistant to wear / indentation (1)

Tough / impact resistance (1)

Good compressive strength (1)

Brass garden tap -

Q. Give a property of the material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.

A. Good resistance to corrosion (1)

Good fluidity / casts well (1)

Machinability (1)

Cartridge paper sketch book -

Q. Give a property of the material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.

A. Opaque (1)

Absorbent (1)

Rough / textured surface (1)

Cast iron workshop vice -

Q. Give a property of the material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.

A. Hard / hardness / good resistance to wear /hard wearing (1)

Compressive strength (1)

Good fluidity / casts well (1)

Cedar roof tile -

Q. Give a property of the material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.

A. Resistant to water / waterproof (1)

Fungus / insect resistant (1)

Durable / weather resistant / rot resistant (1)

Copper plumbing pipe -

Q. Give a property of the material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.

A. Ductile (1)

Malleable (1)

Good conductor of heat (1)

Corrosion resistance (1)

Waterproof (1)

Compressive / tensile / bending strength (1)

                        Corrugated board pizza box - Q. Give a property of the material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.                          

                        A. Good heat insulator (1)Very good impact resistance (1)Semi-rigid (1)                          

                        Felted wool fabric    hat - Q. Give a property of the material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.                             

                        A. Elasticity / mouldability (1) Soft (1) Insulator (1)Permeable / breathable (1)Insulator / heat insulator (1)                          

                        Folding box board breakfast cereal box - Q. Give a property of the material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.                               

                        A. Excellent for scoring / bending / folding (1)Rigid (1)Hygienic / safe for food use / non-toxic (1)Pure with no smell or taste (1)Good printability (absorbency) / takes ink well (1) Stiffness (1)                          

                        (HIPS) drinking cup - Give a Q. property of the       material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.                           

                        A. Lightweight (1)Tough (1)Hygienic / inert (1)Plasticity (1)Waterproof (1)                          

                        Laminated plywoodsalad servers -Q. Give a property of the      material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.                             

                        A. Flexible / flexibility / bendable (1)Good tensile / compressive strength (1) Moisture / water resistance (1)Elasticity (1) Tough / impact resistance (1)                          

                        Mahogany dining room chair - Q. Give a property of the    material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.                               

                        A. Hard (1)Tough (1)Straight / close grained (1)Slightly flexible (1)Compressive strength (1)                          

                        Polyester raincoat - Q. Give a property of the    material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.                               

                        A. Water resistant / waterproof / weather resistant (1)Durable (1)Crease / stain / abrasion resistant (1)Resistant to mildew / bacteria (1)Fibres have high tensile strength (1)                          

                        Polyester resin printed circuit board (PCB) - Q. Give a property of the    material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.                              

                        A. Electrical insulator / does not conduct electricity (1)Good heat resistance (1)Good chemical resistance (1)Hard (1)Stiffness / rigidity (1)                          

                        Solid white board burgerpackage - Q. Give a property of the  material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.                           

                        A. Rigid / stiffness (1)Hygienic and safe for food use (1)Pure with no smell or taste / inert (1)Good printability (1)Good insulator of heat (1)                          

                        Solid white board    hardback book cover -Q. Give a property of the  material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.                             

                        A. Rigid / stiffness / hard to bend (1)Absorbent / accepts ink well / printability (1)                          

                        Stainless steel kitchenscissors - Q. Give a property of the  material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.                             

                        A. Hard / hardness / scratch resistant (1)Tough / toughness / impact resistant (1)Resistant to corrosion / will not rust (1)Durable (1)Waterproof / water resistant (1)                          

                        Tracing paper -   Q. Give a property of the  material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.                             

                        A. Transparent / see through (1)Translucent / semi translucent (1)Smooth surface (1)                          

                        Wool scarf - Q. Give a property of the  material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.                               

                        A. Warm / traps air / insulator (1)Breathable (1)Durable (1)Soft (1)                          

                        Wool socks - Q. Give a property of the  material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the named product.                            

                        A. Good heat insulator (1)Absorbs odours (1)Soft (1)Maintains body heat / warmth (1)