metals key wors Flashcards
1
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malleability
A
ability to be reshaped without cracking
2
Q
hardness
A
ability to resist abraisive wear / indentation
3
Q
toughness
A
ability to withstand impact - absorb impact
4
Q
ducticity meaning
A
ability to be drawn into a wire
5
Q
strength meaning
A
ability to withstand force without breaking / permanently deforming
6
Q
if a material is hard it is alo……
A
brittle and will snap easil
7
Q
if a materials is tough it is also….
A
soft - how it absorbs energy
8
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