What is hardness?
Surface resistance to scratching and indentation
What is abrasion?
Removal of surface layers when two surfaces make frictional contact.
e.g. grinding of teeth
Results in a rough surface which is not good for plaque retentive factor
What is fracture strength?
The stress at which the material fails due to fracture
What is the elastic limit?
The maximum stress a material can undergo without plastic (permanent) deformation
What is the ultimate tensile strength?
The maximum strength a material can withstand before failing/breaking
What is ductility?
A solid material’s ability to deform under tensile stress prior to fracture