8. What are some of the general properties that distinguish metals from ceramics and polymers?

Use brief sentences, sketches or calculations to answer the following questions:

Composite materials represent important part of engineering materials and their use is on the rise for high performance engineering applications. You will need to choose one engineering composite system and critically describe the production method. Support your answer with relevant data and ICT graphs.

.... is not a,characteristic property of a ceramic material. 1) Low compressive strength 2) High compressive strength 3) Low tensile strength 4) Low fracture toughness