Yhdistelmämateriaalina

Yhdistelmämateriaalina refers to a composite material in Finnish. Composite materials are engineered materials made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties which remain separate and distinct at the macroscopic or microscopic level within the finished structure. The goal is to create a material with characteristics different from its individual components. Typically, one material is a matrix, which surrounds and binds together the reinforcing material. Reinforcing materials are often fibers, particles, or flakes.

Common examples of composite materials include reinforced plastics, such as fiberglass (glass fibers in a polymer matrix) and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) (carbon fibers in a polymer matrix). These materials are widely used in industries like aerospace, automotive, and sporting goods due to their high strength-to-weight ratio, stiffness, and durability. Other types of composites include wood composites like plywood, metal matrix composites, and ceramic matrix composites, each offering unique properties suitable for specific applications. The development of yhdistelmämateriaalina focuses on optimizing the performance and tailoring the properties of the final product by carefully selecting and combining different constituent materials.