Module 14 2022

22/03/2022

FACTORS INFLUENCING CHOICE OF MATERIALS

DESIGN FLEXIBILITY… PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ● Such as: – Transparency – Density – Electrical conductivity – Whether it can be sterilised – without it being damaged

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FACTORS INFLUENCING CHOICE OF MATERIALS

DESIGN FLEXIBILITY… CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ● These influence:

– Resistance to degradation caused by various factors.. – Moisture, UV light, acidic / alkaline conditions, lubricants, solvents

– Corrosion resistance – Coating requirements

Diagram by Bruce Blausen

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