Composite material

Composite Material

Composite material (pronunciation: /kɒmpəˈzɪt məˈtɪərɪəl/) is a material made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties that, when combined, produce a material with characteristics different from the individual components.

Etymology

The term "composite" comes from the Latin "compositus", meaning "made up of various parts or elements". The term "material" comes from the Latin "materialis", which pertains to matter.

Definition

A Composite material is typically engineered for specific uses. The individual components remain separate and distinct within the finished structure, differentiating composites from mixtures and solid solutions.

Types of Composite Materials

There are several types of composite materials, including:

• Fiber-reinforced composite
• Laminar composites
• Particulate composites
• Nanocomposites

Properties

Composite materials can have superior strength, lightness, and versatility, making them useful in a variety of applications, from Aerospace to Construction and Automotive industries.

Related Terms

• Matrix (composite)
• Reinforcement (composite)
• Fiber
• Resin

See Also

• Material science
• Polymer matrix composites
• Ceramic matrix composites
• Metal matrix composites

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Composite material
• Wikipedia's article - Composite material

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