Properties Of Metals Flashcards
What is malleability!?
being able to bend or shape easily
An example of malleability…
Steel or silver sheet metal can be hammered into shape
What is ductility!?
materials that can be stretched are ductile,
Give an example of ductility…
pulling copper into wire shows it is ductile
What is the hardness of a metal!?
the ability to withstand impact without damage
What is durability!?
the ability of a material to withstand wear or damage
What is toughness!?
the ability of a material to absorb shock without breaking
What is elasticity!?
the ability of a material to bend without cracking
What is tensile strength!?
the ability of a material to withstand a pulling force without stretching
What is compressive strength!? -
the ability of a material to withstand a pushing force without being squashed
