Properties Of Materials Flashcards
1
Q
Hardness
A
Resistance to penetration, wear, cutting
2
Q
Strength
A
Ability to withstand stress without breaking
3
Q
Elasticity
A
The ability to be stretched and return to shape afterwards
4
Q
Plasticity
A
The ability to be reshaped
5
Q
Ductility
A
Ability to be pulled into thin sections and not break
6
Q
Malleability
A
Can be stretched/ beaten with a hammer and not break
7
Q
Toughness
A
Can be deformed without breaking
8
Q
Brittleness
A
The property where if hammered or deformed it will break
9
Q
Conductivity
A
Where a material can transmit heat or electricity
10
Q
Durability
A
The property that allows a material to withstand a force over a period of time
