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UNIT 2
MODULE 1: UTILISATION OF SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND ENERGY (cont’d)
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
Students should be able to:
The Sustainable Utilisation of Materials and Energy
6. categorise the different types of
organic and inorganic materials;
7. differentiate inorganic and
organic materials;
8. conduct experiments to
determine the physical, chemical
and mechanical properties of
materials;
The role of Entropy
9. discuss the laws of
thermodynamics;
10. discuss the concepts of entropy
and enthalpy;
11. conduct experiments to
demonstrate the concepts of
entropy and enthalpy;
12. relate embodied energy to the
manufacturing and construction
processes; and,
CXC A36/U2/16
CONTENT
(a) Organic including bio polymer and
synthetic polymer.
(b) Inorganic including ceramic, metallic,
non-metallic and composites.
(c) Introduction to nano materials and
their applications.
(a) Properties and basic structure of
inorganic and organic materials.
(b) Limited life materials.
For example, corrosion, temperature
deformation, conductivity (electrical and
thermal) and combustibility.
Brief discussion on the 1st and 2nd Laws of
Thermodynamics (basic calculations required).
Latent heat of phase transition.
Brief discussion on the role of entropy in the
production process.
For example, converting ice to steam and then
reverse the process.
Minimisation of energy use in the
manufacturing process.
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