properties

colour

pigmentation which produces sensations based on light emission and reflection, affecting visual perception and aesthetics.

corrosion resistance

the ability of a material to withstand deterioration due to chemical reactions with its environment.

density

how compact a material is, or how closely particles are packed together in relation to mass/volume ratio.

ductility

the ability to stretch/twist under tensile pressure without breaking or loosing toughness.

elasticity

the ability to resist distortion and return to it’s original shape & size.

malleability

the ability to be hammered, pressed or rolled into sheets without cracking.

stiffness

the ability to resist bending or flexing under pressure / load.

strength

the ability to withstand force or load without breaking.

electrical conductivity

a material’s capacity to carry and transfer an electrical charge efficiently.

hardness

the ability to resist surface wear, scratching, abrasion or indentation.

thermal conductivity

a material’s ability to transfer or conduct heat.

transparency / opacity

the degree at which a material allows light to travel through, how see-through a material is.

toughness

the ability to withstand sudden impact or shock without fracturing or shattering.

machinability

the ease at which a material can be cut, shaped or removed by tools at low cost & power and maintaining a good finish.

plasticity

the general ability to permanently change shape without cracking or breaking.

formability

the ability of a metal to undergo plastic deformation without being damaged.

weldability

the ability of similar or dissimilar materials can be joined through welding.

flammability

how easily/quickly a material is capable of catching fire & burning

oxidation

the chemical reaction of a substance coming into contact with oxygen, forming an oxide layer, tarnish or rust.

texture

the feel, appearance or consistency of a surface or substance.

melting point

the specific temperate a solid transitions to a liquid state.