Material Properties Flashcards

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Tensile strength

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The ability of a material to stretch or pull without breaking or snapping.

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Compressive strength

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The ability of a material to resist squashing forces.

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3
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Bending strength

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The ability of a material to resist bending forces.

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4
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Shear strength

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The ability of a material to resist sliding forces.

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5
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Torsional strength

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The ability of a material to resist twisting forces.

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6
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Hardness

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The ability of a material to resist scratching from wear and tear, bending and indentation

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Brittleness

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Brittle materials cannot withstand much stretching. They will crack or break rather than change shape.

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8
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Toughness

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The ability of the material to resist breaking or shattering. The opposite of brittle.

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9
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Plasticity

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A material that has good plastic qualities if it can change its shape permanently without breaking or cracking.

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Durability

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The ability of the material to withstand repeated use, wear and tear, weathering and corrosive attacks.

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Pliability

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The ability of the material to be shaped, bent or drawn out. For example, ductile copper and mailable materials such as gold.

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12
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Malleability

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The ability of a material to be reshaped in all directions without cracking.

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13
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Elasticity

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The ability of a material to absorb force and flex in different directions then return to its original position.

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14
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Ductility

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The ability of a material to change shape usually by stretching along its length.

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15
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Heat conductivity

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The ability of a material to conduct heat

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16
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Electrical conductivity

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The ability of a material to conduct electricity

17
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Corrosion resistant

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The ability of a metal or alloy to resist being destroyed by oxidation or chemicals