Introduction to Material Science and Engineering

Flashcards related to key concepts and definitions in Material Science and Engineering.

Material Science

The study of the relationships between the structures and properties of materials.

Material Engineering

The application of material science to design and engineer materials to achieve specific properties.

Titanic

An iconic ship that was believed to be unsinkable before its sinking in 1912.

Hindenburg Disaster

A 1937 airship disaster caused by a hydrogen gas ignition due to the material choice of its outer skin.

Lithium-ion battery

A type of rechargeable battery that powered the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and was subject to design flaws leading to explosions.

Structure (MSE)

The arrangement of internal components of a material at various levels: subatomic, atomic, microscopic, and macroscopic.

Property (MSE)

The traits of a material that describe its response to specific stimuli, including mechanical, electrical, thermal, magnetic, optical, and deteriorative properties.

Performance (MSE)

The function or application of a material's properties in practical use.

Processing (MSE)

The methods used to develop and shape a material.

Characterization (MSE)

The techniques used to define the structure, properties, performance, and processing of materials.

Silicon (Si)

A semiconductor material with a diamond cubic crystal structure, widely used in electronics for its electrical conductivity.

Cotton (Natural Fiber)

A biodegradable fiber composed of cellulose, used in textiles and known for its softness and moisture absorption.