Physical and Chemical Properties Flashcards
1
Q
Density
A
How much mass is in the material
2
Q
Electrical Conductivity
A
The ability to conduct electricity
3
Q
Thermal
Conductivity
A
The ability to conduct heat
4
Q
Size
A
Dimensions of the material
5
Q
Joining
A
The ability of the material to be joined
6
Q
Optical
A
The ability of a material to allow light to pass through.
7
Q
Aesthetics
A
How attractive or pleasing the material needs to be in the product in terms of form, colour and texture
8
Q
Fusibility
A
The fusibility of a material is the ease at which the material can be fused together or to the temperature or amount of heat required to melt a material.
9
Q
Corrosion
A
The ability of the materials to resist oxidisation
10
Q
Flammability
A
Ability to resist catching fire.
11
Q
Chemical Durability
A
Chemical attack over time.
