What is Conductivity
Conductivity is the ability of a material to allow energy (electricity or thermal) to pass through it. If a material has poor conductivity it is known as an insulator.
What is Stregnth
Strength is the ability of a material to withstand force or pressure without failing.
There are lots of different ways to categorise strength: tensile - withstand stretching, compressive - withstand being squashed when a load or pressure is imposed on it and shear - withstand failure along the line of a force.
What is Elasticity
Elasticity is the amount that a material can be stretched with a force and then its ability to return to its original shape when the force is removed.
What is Plasticity
Plasticity is the ability to undergo permanent deformation when subjected to stress, without returning to its original shape once the force is removed.
What is Malleability
Malleability is the ability to be hammered, pressed, or rolled into thin sheets without breaking or cracking.
What is Ductility
Ductility is the ability to undergo significant deformation before breaking or fracturing, typically through stretching or elongation.
What is Hardness
Hardness is the ability of a material to withstand indentation, abrasion or scratching. The harder it is the longer it will last against deformation.
What is Toughness
Toughness is the ability of a material to withstand a sudden impact or shock without fracture or breakage. The more hits that are needed to break a material, the tougher it is.
What is Durability
Durability is the ability to withstand wear and tear from use. The more durable something is, the longer it will last.
What is Biodegradability
Biodegradability is the ability of a material to decompose after interactions with microorganisms.
