Definitions

Question 1

Conductivity

Answer 1

Ability to conduct thermal or electrical energy

Question 2

Insulative

Answer 2

A material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat, sound or electricity

Question 3

Brittleness

Answer 3

Failure of material with very little to no plastic deformation

Question 4

Plasticity

Answer 4

Permanent deformation without failure after deforming force released

Question 5

Elasticity

Answer 5

After a deforming force is released the material returns to its original shape and size without permanent deformation and without failure.

Question 6

Ultimate tensile strength

Answer 6

Maximum force a material can with stand before starting to fail

Question 7

Yield Strength

Answer 7

The force required to permanently deform a material

Question 8

Strength

Answer 8

A materials ability to with stand a applied load without failure

Question 9

Ductility

Answer 9

Plastic deformation under tensile load without complete failure

Question 10

Malleability

Answer 10

Plastic deformation under a compressive load without complete failure

Question 11

Rigidity

Answer 11

The resistance of a deforming force

Question 12

Refractory

Answer 12

Maintaining its properties at high temperatures

Question 13

Hardness

Answer 13

The ability of a material to with stand localised indentation wear and abrasion

Question 14

Toughness

Answer 14

The ability to with stand a shock load or absorb input energy

Question 15

Corrosion Resistance

Answer 15

The ability to with stand damage from environmental and chemical attacks