Plumbing science Flashcards
Tensile Strength: The ability of a material to withstand
pulling or stretching forces.
Compressive Strength
The ability of a material to
withstand compressive (squeezing) forces without failing.
Hardness
The resistance of a material to indentation,
scratching, or wear. Materials with high hardness are durable
and resistant to surface damage.
Ductility
The ability of a material to undergo significant
deformation under tensile stress without breaking, often by
stretching into a wire.
Malleability
The ability of a material to be hammered or
rolled into thin sheets without breaking or cracking.
Electrical Conductivity
The ability of a material to
conduct an electrical current.
Thermal Conductivity
The ability of a material to conduct
heat.