Mechanical Properties Flashcards
1
Q
Hardness
A
Ability to resist denting or scratching
2
Q
Rigidity
A
Ability to resist deforming when constraint is applied
3
Q
Resilience
A
Ability to resist shattering on impact
4
Q
Malleability
A
Ability to be flattened into a sheet (easily shaped)
5
Q
Brittleness
A
Opposite of resilience
6
Q
Ductility
A
Ability to be stretched into a wire
7
Q
Elasticity
A
Ability to return to original shape
8
Q
Electrical conductivity
A
Ability to allow electricity through (opposite: insulator)
9
Q
Thermal conductivity
A
Ability to allow thermal energy through
10
Q
Corrosion resistance
A
Ability to resist rusting
