ESD material properties

Question 1

Thermal expansion

Answer 1

How much a material expands when heated. A high expansion material will be obvious when heated. High: Nylon Low: Wood

Question 2

Electricity conductivity

Answer 2

How well electricity is conducted. A high electrical conductivity material will conduct electricity quickly High: Copper Low: Wood.

Question 3

Hardness

Answer 3

Measure of how well a material resists being scratched and being worn by other materials High: Chromium Low: Wood

Question 4

Fusibility

Answer 4

How easily a material melts. A higher fusibility material will have a lower melting point. High Chromium Low: Wood

Question 5

Density

Answer 5

Amount of mass in a material. A cube with higher density is heavier than one with less density. High: gold Low: wood

Question 6

Durability

Answer 6

How well a material stands against weathering. High: Gold Low: softwoods

Question 7

Thermal conductivity

Answer 7

How well heat is conducted. A high thermal conductivity material will transfer heat quickly. High: Copper Low: Wood

Question 8

Malleability

Answer 8

How easily can a material be permanently deformed by compressive forces. High: Copper Low: wood

Question 9

Toughness

Answer 9

How well a material stands up against sudden forces. High: Copper Low: Glass

Question 10

Ductility

Answer 10

How easily can a material be permanently deformed without cracking, breaking bending, or stretching High: Copper Low: Wood