Material Properties and Effects of Heat

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Strength

Back

Ability to support heavy loads. Effects of Heat: Decrease

Front

Brittleness

Back

Breaks suddenly without much distortion. Effects of Heat: Decrease

Front

Dielectric Strength

Back

Resists the flow of current or heat. Effects of Heat: Decrease

Front

Conductivity

Back

Conducts heat or current easily. Effects of Heat: Increase

Front

Hardness

Back

Resists scratching or denting. Effects of Heat: Decrease

Front

Ductility

Back

Ability to be drawn out like wire. Effects of Heat: Increase

Front

Malleability

Back

Ability to be hammered into shape. Effects of Heat: Increase

Front

Elasticity

Back

Returns to original shape after loading. Effects of Heat: Decrease

Front

Toughness

Back

Resists repeated bending or shock loading. Effects of Heat: Decrease

Front

Plasticity

Back

Maintains new shape after loading. Effects of Heat: Increase