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JSS2 Basic Technology

Materials and their common uses

Overview

State some common uses of wood Explain specific uses of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys State some common uses of ceramics and glass State the uses of plastics

What you'll learn
  • Wood: furniture, building construction, handles of implements, etc
  • Metals: household, utensils, vehicle and ship parts,
  • Brass: decorations, ammunitions, etc
  • Bronze: carving, statues and ornaments, etc
  • Ceramics: tiles, household utensils, etc
  • Rubber: tyres and tubes, foot wears, etc
  • Plastics: plastic buckets and bottles, etc