Additional Material Properties

This page continues the discussion of material properties, focusing on malleability and ductility.

Malleability is defined as the ability of a material to be bent or shaped.

Highlight: Most metals are malleable, allowing them to be hammered into thin sheets without breaking.

Example: The malleability of gold allows it to be shaped into intricate jewelry designs.

Ductility is described as the property that allows materials to be drawn into a wire.

Vocabulary: Ductility is an important characteristic of ductile materials, as defined in engineering and materials science.

Example: Copper is a highly ductile material example, commonly used in electrical wiring due to its ability to be drawn into thin wires.

Definition: A ductile material is one that can undergo large plastic deformations without fracture, in contrast to a brittle material which tends to break with little deformation.

Understanding these properties is crucial for students studying material properties BBC Bitesize courses or preparing for exams in Design and Technology. The ability to identify and apply knowledge of these properties is essential for material selection in various engineering and design applications.