Research into materials

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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. EG. Casting molten metal

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.