1 Materials Flashcards
What is compressive strength?
Compressive strength is the ability to withstand being crushed or shortened by pulling forces (compression)
What is tensile strength?
Tensile strength is the ability to resist stretching or pulling forces (tension)
What is bending strength?
Bending strength is the ability to resist forces that may bend the material
What is shear strength?
Shear strength is the ability to resist sliding forces on a pra
What is torsional strength?
Torsional strength is the ability to withstand twisting forces from applied torque or torsion
What is hardness?
Hardness is the ability to resist abrasive wear such as scratching, surface indentation or cutting
What is toughness?
Toughness is the ability to absorb impact force without fracture
What is plasticity?
Plasticity is the ability to be permanently deformed and retain the deformed shape
What is ductility?
Ductility is the ability to be drawn out under tension, reducing the cross-sectional area without cracking
What is malleability?
Malleability is the ability to withstand deformation by compression without cracking; malleability increases with a rise in temperature
What is elasticity?
Elasticity is the ability to be deformed and the return to the original shape when the force is removed
What is density?
Density is the mass of the material in a standard volume of space
What is fusibility?
Fusibility is the ability of the material to be fused or converted from a solid to a liquid or molten state, usually by heat. Good fusibility is an essential property for a metal being cast
What is magnetism?
Magnetism is the natural force between objects that causes the material to attract iron or steel
What is corrosion/degradation resistance?
Corrosion/degradation resistance is the ability of the material to withstand environmental attack and decay
