Material Properties

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Density
The mass per unit of volume

* Effects the weight of a product
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Fusibility
Ability to become liquid when heated to a particular temperature (melting point)

* Able to be complex
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Conductivity
Ability to conduct electrical current or heat

* Can conduct/insulated from heat/electricity
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Thermal Expansion
The amount that a material expands when heated

* Able to be used in hot/cold places
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Strength
Ability to withstand force without breaking or permanently deforming

* Able to support/resist weight and force
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Elasticity
Ability to bend + flex when subject to force and return to original form when removed

* Sheet material can be formed into simple shapes
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Plasticity
Ability to be changed (deformed) by application of an external force without breaking/fracture

* Provides comfort for the user (e.g. handles)
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Malleability
Ability to be permanently changed (deformed) by application of compressive force without breaking/fracture

* Can be pressed into shape
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Ductility
Ability to be permanently changed (deformed) by application of tensile force without breaking/fracture

* Can be made into wire/tubing
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Hardness
Ability to resist abrasive wear, indentation and deformation

* Scratch resistant
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Toughness
Ability to withstand sudden stress in forms of shocks or blows without breaking/fracture

* Impact resistant
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Durability
Ability to withstand wear, tear and deterioration over time

* maintain aesthetics for a long time
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Stability
Ability to resist changes in shape and size over time

* Won’t warp or bend over time