PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS

PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS

STRENGTH

The ability of a material to stand up to forces being applied without it bending,  breaking, shattering or deforming in any way. ELASTICITY The ability of a material to absorb force and flex in different directions,  returning to its original position. PLASTICITY The ability of a material to be change in shape permanently.  DUCTILITY The ability of a material to change shape (deform) usually by  stretching along its length. TENSILE STRENGTH The ability of a material to stretch without breaking or snapping. MALLEABILITY The ability of a material to be reshaped in all directions without cracking TOUGHNESS A characteristic of a material that does not break or shatter when receiving a blow or under a sudden shock. HARDNESS The ability of a material to resist scratching, wear and tear and indentation. CONDUCTIVITY The ability of a material to conduct electricity.