Metals
This property makes metals good for circuits
What is electrical conductivity?
this property allows plastics to be molded when hot and soft.
What is malleability?
This property describes the ability to be drawn into wires.
what is ductility?
this property allows metals to withstand large forces
What is high strength?
This property allows plastics to be used to protect electrical devices.
What is electrical insolation?
This property describes the ability to withstand force when being stretched
what is tensile strength?
This property allows metals to be used in hot environments.
what is thermal stability / high melting point?
this property allows some plastics to be drawn into wire
What is ductility?
This property causes materials to become weaker upon exposure to the sun.
what is UV resistance?
this metal is valued in transportation for its high strength-to-weight ratio
What is aluminium?
this plastic is valued for its high degree of inertness and is used in plumbing
what is polyvinyl chloride (PVC)?
This curve is used to describe the elastic/plastic behaviour of a material relative to the force being applied to it.
what is a stress-strain curve?
This phenomenon causes the Eiffel Tower to grow up to 6 inches during the summer
what is thermal expansion?
This property allows plastics to survive for centuries in the ocean.
What is high chemical resistance?
This property causes materials to be capable of forming permanent or long-lasting magnets
what is ferromagnetism?