Model Engineering Glossary

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Ferrous chloride

Trade name: Iron chloride

Chemical formula: FeCl₂4H₂O

See also: Chemical Table.

Ferrous sulphate

Also known as melanterite.

Trade name: Green vitriol

Chemical formula: FeSO₄7H₂O

See also: Chemical Table.

Ferrous sulphide

Trade name: Iron sulphide

Chemical formula: FeS

See also: Chemical Table.

Fir

A light coloured and soft wood. Needs to be dried very well before use.

See also: Timber.

Fixing salt

Chemical name: Sodium thiosulphate

Chemical formula: Na₂S₂O₃5H₂O

See also: Chemical Table.

Flame Engine

These engines have been variously called Atmospheric Engines, Vacuum Engines and Flame Suckers. This particular example is an R-M-C model engine. For more information on this particular example and some simple animations of how they work visit the RMC website http://rowland.20megsfree.com/.

Four-Stroke Cycle

The four cycles are: Induction, Compression, Ignition, Exhaust.

See also: Two-Stroke Cycle.

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Force

See also: Conversion of Units.

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