physical properties of materials

Question 1

density

Answer 1

the mass of the material in a standard volume of space

Question 2

fusibility

Answer 2

the ability of the material to be fused or converted from a solid to a liquid or molten state, usually by heat.
essential for a material being cast

Question 3

magnetism

Answer 3

a natural force between objects that causes the material to attract iron or steels

Question 4

corrosion/degradation resistance

Answer 4

the ability of the material to withstand environmental attack and decay