Definitions Flashcards
Strength
A materials ability to withstand an applied load without failure
Ductility
Plastic deformation under a tensile load without failure
Malleability
Plastic deformation under a compressive load without failure
Rigidity
A materials ability to resist a deforming force
Refractory
A materials ability to maintain its properties at high temperatures.
Hardness
The ability of a material to withstand localised indentation, wear and abrasion.
Toughness
The ability to withstand a shock load or absorb input energy.
Conductivity
The ability to conduct thermal or electrical energy.
Insulative
A material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat, sound or electricity.
Brittleness
Failure of a material with very little to no plastic deformation.
Plasticity
Permanent deformation without failure after the deforming force is released.
Elasticity
When the deforming force is released the material returns to its original shape and size without permanent deformation and without failure.
Ultimate tensile strength
Maximum force a material can withstand before starting to fail.
Yield strength
The force required to permanently deform a material.
Corrosion resistance
The ability to resist corrosion from chemical or environmental attack.
