Chapter8,lesson2"Metal and Alloys Flashcards
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Conductivity:
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The degree to which heat or electricity flow through a substance.
2
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Insulators:
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Something that resists the flow of energy,such as heat,electricity,or sound.
3
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Superconductor:
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A material that loses all resistance to electrical flow or extremely low temperatures.
4
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Malleable:
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Capable of being rolled or pounded into flat sheet.
5
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Ductile:
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Capable of being drown out into wire or thread.
6
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Corrosion:
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The gradual weakening and wearing a any of of something usually due to a chemical reaction.
7
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Alloy:
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A mixture of two or more elements,usually metals+ex:bronze (tin and copper).
8
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Metals:
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A substance that conduct heat and electricity.
