Working properties of materials

Strength

The ability to withstand forces without breaking

Hardness

The ability to withstand scratching, abrasion or denting

Toughness

To be hard to break or snap, instead changing shape

Elasticity

The ability to stretch and bend and return to their original shape

Malleability

The ability to be bend and shaped without breaking

Ductility

To be able to be drawn out into a wire

Electrical conductivity

The ability for electrcity to travel through them easily

Thermal conductivity

The ability for heat to travel through them easily

Fusibility

Materials that have a low melting point so a small amount of heating is required for them to be turned into a liquid

Density

Mass per unit volume

Absorbency

Ability to soak up moisture