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Copper Alloys

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Good electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance. Used in electrical systems, cooling systems, and various aerospace components.

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Polymer Materials

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Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, varying strength. Used in aircraft interiors, radomes, and fuel tanks.

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Ceramics

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High-temperature stability, wear resistance, poor toughness. Used in thermal insulation, space shuttle tiles, and certain engine components.

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Aluminum Alloys

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Lightweight, good strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion-resistant. Commonly used in aircraft fuselage and wing structures.

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Titanium Alloys

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High strength, resistant to corrosion and high temperatures. Used in jet engines and airframe components of military aircraft.

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Beryllium Alloys

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High specific stiffness, lightweight, expensive. Used in satellite structures, aerospace gyroscopes, and optical systems.

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Thermosetting Plastics

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Excellent dimensional stability, high temperature and chemical resistance. Used in composite matrix materials, adhesives, and high-temperature components.

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Stainless Steel

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Corrosion-resistant, high strength, tolerates extreme temperatures. Used in landing gear, fasteners, and structural components.

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Thermoplastic Materials

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Can be remelted and reformed, good chemical resistance, variable thermal properties. Used in cabin components and ducts.

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Composite Materials

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High strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, fatigue resistance. Used in modern aircraft structures, including Boeing 787 and Airbus A350.

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Nickel Alloys

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Excellent mechanical strength, resistance to thermal expansion and corrosion. Used in turbine blades, exhaust systems, and engine components.

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Magnesium Alloys

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Lightest structural metal, good damping capacity, flammable in powder or thin strip form. Used in gearbox housings and some interior components.

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Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs)

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High strength-to-weight ratio, improved thermal conductivity, better wear resistance. Used in aerospace components such as engine parts, and heat exchangers.

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Smart Materials

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Can react to environmental changes, such as shape memory alloys and piezoelectric materials. Used in actuators, sensors, and morphing aerospace structures.

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Glass Fibers

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Good tensile strength, chemical resistance, relatively low cost. Used in fiberglass composites for non-structural aircraft parts and insulating materials.

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Carbon Fibers

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High stiffness, high tensile strength, low weight, and low thermal expansion. Used in composite materials for airframes, engines, and aerospace components.

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Selenium

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Photoconductive, semiconductor properties. Used in solar cells and photocopier components in aerospace applications.

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Silver

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Highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal, ductile, and malleable. Used in spacecraft electrical contacts and batteries.

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Aramid Fibers

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High tensile strength, low weight, and good impact resistance. Used in bulletproof vests, aerospace composite materials, and ballistic rated structures.

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Boron Nitride (BN)

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High thermal conductivity, electrically insulating, good thermal shock resistance. Used in semiconductor applications and as an advanced lubricant in aerospace.

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Foam Metals

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Lightweight, good thermal and acoustic insulation, shock absorption properties. Used in aircraft interior panels and structural components that require dampening.

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Graphene

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Exceptionally strong, highly conductive, thin one-atom thick layers. Potential uses in electronics, sensors, and lightweight, strong composite materials.

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Superalloys

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Exceptional mechanical strength, resistance to thermal creep deformation, good surface stability, and resistance to corrosion or oxidation. Used in high-stress, high-temperature applications like jet engines.

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Silicon Carbide (SiC)

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Hard, strong in compression, good thermal conductivity. Used in high-temperature applications such as gas turbine engines and as a substrate for semiconductor devices.

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Shape Memory Alloys

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Metals that return to their pre-deformed shape when heated, good wear resistance. Used in deployable aerospace structures, actuators, and temperature control systems.

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