Properties Flashcards
1
Q
Ductility
A
Ability to be drawn out like wire
2
Q
Malleability
A
Ability to be hammered into shape
3
Q
Hardness
A
Resits scratching or denting
4
Q
Toughness
A
Resists repeated bending or shock loading
5
Q
Strength
A
Ability to support heavy loads
6
Q
Brittleness
A
Breaks suddenly without much distortion
7
Q
Plasticity
A
Maintains new shape after loading
8
Q
Elasticity
A
Returns to original shape after loading
9
Q
Conductivity
A
Conducts heat or current easily
10
Q
Dielectric Strength
A
Resists the flow of current or heat