Properties Flashcards

1
Q

What are properties

A

The characteristic of a material under different conditions and forces.

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2
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Mechanical properties

A

How a material responses to applied force or loads

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3
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Tension

A

Pulling apart

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4
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Compression

A

Squeezing together

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5
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Torsion

A

Twisting

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6
Q

Shear

A

Forces going against each other

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7
Q

Toughness

A

The ability for a material to withstand impact and not break

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8
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Conductivity

A

A material that allows heat and electricity to pass through or transfer easily

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9
Q

Good conductivity material:

A

Metal

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10
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Classification of metals: ferrous

A

•contains iron
•strong-usually magnetic
•rusts easily
•example: cast iron,steel

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11
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Non ferrous

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•does not contain iron
•does not rust
•low melting point
•example: copper aluminium.

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12
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Alloys

A

An alloy contains a combination of 2 metals. Example: brass (mix of copper and zinc)

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13
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Ductility

A

The ability to plastically deform deform under pulling force
This allows a material to be drawn into wire
Example copper

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14
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Malleability

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A malleable material will flatten easily under comprehensive force
Example: gold silver

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15
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Hardness

A

The ability of a material to withstand indentation and scratching on its surface and will not ware down easily,
Example tungsten

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16
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Brittleness

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This material breaks easily under impact