GCSEDesign & TechnologyAQARevision Notes2. Specialist Technical PrinciplesUsing & Working With MaterialsProperties of Papers & Boards

Properties of Papers & Boards (AQA GCSE Design & Technology): Revision Note

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Philip Holton

Written by: Philip Holton

Reviewed by: Bridgette Barrett

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Properties of papers and boards in commercial products

  • Commercial products are made from papers and boards because of the properties that these materials have

  • For each commercial product, the material used will have properties which benefit the use of that product

Commercial products made from papers and boards

  • Leaflets/flyers

  • Packaging boxes

  • Shipping boxes

  • Drinking cartons

Properties of paper products and their uses

  • There is a wide range of paper and board-based commercial products

  • The material that the manufacturer uses for each depends on the properties that the material has

Leaflet/flyer

Material

Cartridge paper

General properties

Flat and smooth

Performance properties

Easy to print onto

Mechanical properties

Flexible and easy to fold

Physical properties

Smooth and relatively good tensile strength

Card-based food packaging

Material

Duplex board

General properties

A finished surface and an unfinished surface

Performance properties

Strong and rigid

Mechanical properties

Easy to shape, cut and bend

Physical properties

Good outer surface finish and good tensile strength

Shipping boxes

Material

Corrugated card

General properties

Brown with fluted inner core

Performance properties

Good strength-to-weight ratio

Mechanical properties

Stiffness and good tensile strength

Physical properties

Absorbent to impact

Drinking carton

Material

Foil-lined board

General properties

Thick card with a metal foil inner layer and a white printable outer layer

Performance properties

Water-resistant internally

Mechanical properties

Easy to shape, cut and bend

Physical properties

A good insulator keeping heat or cold in/out

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Philip Holton

Author: Philip Holton

Expertise: Design and Technology Content Creator

Phil is a Design and Technology specialist with over 22 years of experience across education, curriculum development, and assessment, working with major exam boards and organisations across the UK. He focuses on making GCSE D&T clear and accessible, helping students build the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in their exams.

Bridgette Barrett

Reviewer: Bridgette Barrett

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After graduating with a degree in Geography, Bridgette completed a PGCE over 30 years ago. She later gained an MA Learning, Technology and Education from the University of Nottingham focussing on online learning. At a time when the study of geography has never been more important, Bridgette is passionate about creating content which supports students in achieving their potential in geography and builds their confidence.