1 MATERIALS MODULE Unit 1.1 Properties of materials Materials science and engineering Mechanical properties of materials Thermal, electrical and chemical properties of materials Loads and stresses Lubricants Greases Coolants Unit 1.2 Metals General characteristics of metals Ferrous metals Steel Thermal treatments Softening and hardening thermal treatments Non-ferrous metals Unit 1.3 Non-metals Polymers, plastic materials Thermoplastics Thermosetting plastics Rubber Traditional and advanced ceramics Composite materials Advanced composite materials Bio-materials Nano and smart materials MechPower.indb 11 11 30/01/24 17:07