Material Properties

Density

Density is the measure of mass per unit volume of a substance.

Elasticity

Elasticity is the ability of a material to deform under stress and return to its original dimensions when the stress is removed.

Plasticity

Plasticity is the ability of a material to permanently deform without breaking when subjected to stress.

Ductility

•Ductility is the ability of a material to be plastically deformed by tensile stresses (stretched into a wire without breaking).

Malleability

Malleability is the ability of a material to be plastically deformed by compressive stresses (hammered or rolled into thin sheets without breaking). 

Tensile Strength

Tensile strength is the ability of a material to resist breaking when subjected to stresses that pull on a material.

Compressive Strength

Compressive strength is the ability of a material to withstand forces that attempt to squeeze or crush it.

Torsional Strength

Torsional strength is the ability of a material to resist twisting forces.

Shear Strength

Shear strength is the ability of a material to withstand forces that cause parts of it to slide past each other in parallel planes.

Stiffness

Stiffness of a material is the resistance to deformation under stress.

Toughness

Toughness is the ability of a material to absorb energy and deform plastically before fracturing.

Electrical Conductivity

Electrical conductivity refers to the ability of a material to conduct electricity.

Thermal Conductivity

Thermal conductivity refers to the ability of a material to conduct heat.

Corrosion Resistance

Corrosion resistance is the ability of a material to withstand degradation/destruction due to chemical/electrochemical reactions with its environment.

Hardness

Hardness is the resistance of a material to indentation or scratching.