Properties of Materials

Properties of Materials

1. Visual Properties

   • Transparency
     • Ability to let the light pass
       • Opaque
       • Translucid
       • Transparent

2. Thermal and electrical properties

   • Thermal and electrical conductivity
     • Ability to transmit heat or electricity
       • Conductor (Material that allows the flow of electricity)
         • Example: Copper, Aluminum, Steel, any metals
       • Insulator (Material that does not allow the passage of electricity)
         • Example: Plastic, Rubber, Glass, Cloth, Wood

3. Mechanical properties

   • Elasticity
     • Materials that under a force can change shape and then return to their original shape when we touch that force.
   • Toughness and fragility:
     • Material's ability to deform without fracturing when hit.
   • Hardness
     • Resistance of a material to bending

4. Chemical properties

   • Permeability (Capacity of the material to let the water pass)

5. Manufacturing properties

   • Malleability (Material that can be hammered into thin sheets, shaped by deformation.)

6. Ecological properties

   • Biodegradability: (Material that can be biodegraded, decompose naturally)

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