Properties Flashcards
Tensile strength is
Ability of material to withstand pulling forces
Strength
The ability of a material to withstand force applied without breaking or permanently deforming
Compressive strength is
Ability to withstand pushing forces
Hardness
Ability to withstand dents and scratches
Impact resistance/toughness
Ability to withstand sudden forces
Corrosion resistance
Ability to withstand damage from environmental elements(air, water, chemicals)
Durability
The ability to withstand wear and tear overtime
Elasticity
Returns to original shape after force applied (stretch/squashing) is removed
Plasticity
Ability to not return to its original shape after force is applied. Able to be moulded without breaking, and maintains the shape.
Stiffness
Ability to resist deformation
Flammability
Ability to be easily ignited and stay lit
Absorbency
Ability of material to absorb(take in) liquids, light or heat
Flexibility
The ability to bend without breaking
Malleability
Ability to be hammered without shattering
Ductility
Ability to be stretched into wire without breaking
Thermal conductivity
Ability to conduct heat (how well can heat pass through it)
Watts per meter per kelvin
W m-1 K-1
Electrical conductivity
The ability to conduct electricity (how well electricity can pass through it)
Strength to weight ratio
How strong a object is compared to its weight
Density
Mass per unit volume
How heavy a object is compared to its size
Machinability
How easy a metal can be cut and machined with a satisfactory finish
Relative properties of different types of material
