Material Properties

Question 1

Toughness

Answer 1

The ability to withstand sudden shock loading without fracture.
Mild steel- used for nails and screws

Question 2

Ductility

Answer 2

The ability to be drawn or stretched into thinner and smaller section.
Mild steel, copper- used for electrical cables

Question 3

Malleable

Answer 3

The ability to be deformed by compression without tearing or cracking.
Aluminium- used for car body panels

Question 4

Elasticity

Answer 4

The ability to return to its original shape once the deforming force has been removed. Every material has a elastic limit, stretched pass this point the shape is permanently deformed.

Question 5

Plasticity

Answer 5

The ability to change shape without breaking.

Acrylic, ABS

Question 6

Durability

Answer 6

Ability to withstand weathering, deterioration, corrosion or UV light.
uPVC

Question 7

Hardness

Answer 7

The ability to withstand abrasive wear and indentation.

Carbon steel or stainless steel- used for kitchen sinks, chisels