Material properties Flashcards
1
Q
What are the properties of aluminium
A
aluminium is malleable and ductile while having a low density
2
Q
what is ductility
A
how easily a metal can be stretched into a wire
3
Q
what is malleablilty
A
how easy it is for a metal to be permanently deformed
4
Q
what is hardness
A
a materials ability to resist scratches or marks on its surface
5
Q
What is strength
A
the ability for a metal to withstand forces without breaking or bending
6
Q
what is brittleness
A
the ability for a material to withstand a force with shattering
7
Q
what are the 5 main material properties
A
brittleness malleability ductility strength and hardness
