Physical and working properties Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 physical properties
A
absorbency
density
fusibility
electrical conductivity and thermal
2
Q
What is absorbency
A
ability to soak up moisture light or heat
3
Q
What is density
A
how solid something is
4
Q
What is fusibility
A
ability to be heated and joined to another material
5
Q
What are the conductivities
A
ability to conduct electricity
ability to conduct heat
6
Q
What are the 6 working properties
A
strength
hardness
toughness
malleability
ductility
elasticity
7
Q
What is strength
A
ability to withstand compression and tension
8
Q
What is hardness
A
ability to withstand impact
9
Q
What is toughness
A
material which is hard to break or snap
10
Q
what is ductility
A
ability to be stretched
11
Q
What is elasticity
A
ability to be stretched and return to original shape
