Performance Characteristics

Question 1

What is Conductivity

Answer 1

Conductivity is the ability of a material to conduct or transmit heat, electricity or sound.

Question 2

What is Stregnth

Answer 2

Strength is the ability to withstand force or pressure without breaking.
There are lots of different ways to categorise strength: tensile - withstand stretching, compressive - withstand being squashed and shear - withstand failure of a force or weight.

Question 3

What is Elasticity

Answer 3

Elasticity is the ability to return back to its original shape after being put under a force or stress.

Question 4

What is Plasticity

Answer 4

Plasticity is the ability to undergo permanent deformation when subjected to stress, without returning to its original shape once the force is removed.

Question 5

What is Malleability

Answer 5

Malleability is the ability to be hammered, pressed, or rolled into thin sheets without breaking or cracking.

Question 6

What is Ductility

Answer 6

Ductility is the ability to undergo significant deformation before breaking or fracturing, typically through stretching or elongation.

Question 7

What is Hardness

Answer 7

Hardness is the ability of a material to withstand indentation, abrasion or scratching. The harder it is the longer it will last against deformation.

Question 8

What is Toughness

Answer 8

Toughness is the ability of a material to withstand a sudden impact or shock without fracture or breakage. The more hits that are needed to break a material, the tougher it is.

Question 9

What is Durability

Answer 9

Durability is the ability to withstand wear and tear from usage. The more durable something is, the longer it will last.

Question 10

What is Biodegradability

Answer 10

Biodegradability is the ability of a material to decompose after interactions with microorganisms.