Material Properties

• What is the ability of a material to withstand pushing forces without deformation called?

  Compressive Strength
• What does tensile strength refer to in material properties?

  The ability to withstand pulling forces without deformation
• What is shear strength?

  The ability to withstand cutting forces without deformation
• How is hardness defined in material properties?

  The ability to withstand dents, scratches, and abrasion action
• What does toughness refer to in materials?

  The ability to withstand sudden impacts without deforming or breaking
• What is corrosion resistance?

  The ability to withstand damage from air, water or chemicals
• What does elasticity mean in material properties?

  The ability to be stretched or deformed and return to original shape
• How is flexibility defined in materials?

  The ability to bend without breaking
• What does ductility refer to?

  The ability to be stretched into a wire without losing any of its properties
• What is malleability in material properties?

  The ability to be shaped or formed without fracturing or cracking
• What does thermal conductivity measure?

  The ability to allow heat to pass or flow through a material
• What is electrical conductivity?

  The ability to allow electricity to pass or flow through a material
• How is durability defined in materials?

  The ability to withstand wear and tear over time
• What does plasticity refer to in material properties?

  The ability to be easily shaped or moulded
• What is Absorbency in materials?

  The ability to take in water or moisture
• What does Flammability mean in materials?

  The ease that a material can ignite or combust
• What does density measure in materials?

  The mass per volume of a material
• What is the strength to weight ratio in materials?

  The strength of a material divided by its mass
• What are the mechanical properties of materials?

  • Compressive Strength
  • Tensile Strength
  • Shear Strength
  • Hardness
  • Toughness
  • Corrosion Resistance
  • Elasticity
  • Flexibility
  • Ductility
  • Malleability
• What are the physical properties of materials?

  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Electrical Conductivity
  • Durability
  • Plasticity
  • Porosity
  • Absorbency
  • Flammability
  • Density