Materials science explores the properties and applications of various materials, including metals, ceramics, and polymers. This document discusses the evolution of materials from the Stone Age to the Silicon Age, detailing key developments such as the use of fire and the advent of metalworking. It also covers mining techniques and the significance of biocompatible materials in modern applications. Ideal for students and professionals in engineering and materials science, this resource provides a comprehensive overview of material evolution and its impact on technology.

Key Points

  • Explores the evolution of materials from the Stone Age to the Silicon Age.
  • Covers mining techniques and their environmental impacts in Costa Rica.
  • Discusses the significance of biocompatible materials in medical applications.
  • Details the properties and uses of metals, ceramics, and polymers.
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1. A lo largo de los años la evolución humana a estado ligada con los materiales la primera
era es la de piedra que duró aproximadamente 3.4 millones de años y está dividida en tres
etapas periodo paleolítico (30.000 a.c -10.000 a.c) esta se caracteriza por la aparición de
herramientas básicas de piedra y arte de piedra, el siguiente período es el mesolítico
(10.000 a.c – 8.000 a.c) y este fue caracterizado por las pinturas rupestres y por el arte
portátil como estatuillas y cuentas, y el último período fue el neolitico (8.000 a.c – 3.000
a.c ), este fue caracterizado por alfarería, arquitectura y construcción de megalitos.
La siguiente edad fue la de fuego, ¿por qué hasta después de la Edad de Piedra si este se
conocía desde antes? Por qué fue hasta el 7.000 a.c que los humanos del neolitico
conocieron técnicas fiables para hacer fuego. El rastro más antiguo del fuego data hace más
de 1.5 millones de años y en ese momento el fuego se conseguía de los incendios
ocasionados por rayos.
La edad de los metales es la sucedió de 6.000 a.c al 1.000 a.c, esta edad es la última de la
prehistoria y inicia con el cobre las primeras cosas fabrica das de este material fueron por
medio martillo y batido frío, luego del cobre se hace el descubrimiento del bronce, esta
aleación se empezó a utilizar para crear herramientas, vajillas, armas, ornamentos y
utensilios, por último, viene la edad del hierro y este material se conoce por que remplazó
la mayoría del cobre.
Y la última edad es la actual que es la del silicio que este material es utilizado en micro
conductores y los micro conductores son utilizados en los dispositivos electrónicos tales
como teléfonos, computadoras y tablets.
2.
3.a) -Se encuentra en forma de roca y impura con otros elementos y esto se denomina mena.
- trituración, molienda, separación magnética avanzada, …
3.b) – minería de superficie (cielo abierto), Minería subterránea (o minería subsuperficial), minería
de placer y minería in situ.
- Sí, en Costa Rica existe actividad minera, principalmente de dos tipos: minería no
metálica (canteras de materiales para construcción como arena, grava, caliza) y minería metálica
subterránea y artesanal (oro)
-La minería a cielo abierto acarrea severos impactos para el ambiente. Se caracteriza por
remover la capa superficial o sobrecarga de la tierra esto genera impactos visuales y con daño a la
naturaleza que es el máximo atractivo de Costa Rica
- si,a través de planes de cierres de minas, reforestación con especies nativas y más.
3.c) – combinación de metales o algún metal con otro elementos no metálicos, que no admite su
separación de forma física. Ej aleación de aluminio para la carrocería, aceros de alta
resistencia (chasis y seguridad) y aleaciones de magnesio (componentes internos y motores)
3.d) - son un tipo de macromoléculas formadas por unidades más simples conocidas como
monómeros, que se unen entre si formando enlaces covalentes.
- PET. (Tereftalato de polietileno) Ampliamente utilizado para envasar botellas de agua y zumos
LDPE y HDPE. (Polietileno de baja y alta densidad) Seutilizan para la fabricación de bolsas,
botellas de detergentes, PP. (Polipropileno), PVC. (Cloruro de polivinilo)
- El polímero reciclado (PCR) proviene de residuos reprocesados, tiene menor impacto
ambiental y propiedades físicas a veces inferiores por la degradación del material. El polímero sin
reciclar (virgen) proviene de materias primas fósiles, ofrece mayor calidad y resistencia, pero tiene
un alto costo ambiental.
3.e) - compuestos químicos inorgánicos que en su composición combinan elementos metálicos y
no metálicos
- Alta resistencia térmica y al choque térmico: Soportan temperaturas muy elevadas sin
deformarse ni perder estabilidad estructural.
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