Relier Pairs Properties of materials (II) 3º ESOVersion en ligne Basic definition of the main properties of materials. par Manuel Jesús García Rodríguez 1 ECOLOGICAL PROPERTIES 2 MALLEABILITY 3 MACHINABILITY 4 MAGNETISM 5 RECICLABILITY 6 MOULDABILITY 7 MECHANICAL RESISTANCE OR STRENGTH 8 FUSIBILITY 9 DUCTILITY 10 OXIDATION OR CORROSION RESISTANCE Resistance of a material to resist permanent forces (traction strength, compression strength, bending strength, torsion strength and shear strength) without breaking. Ability of a material to change its form into sheets or films when the material is compressed. Property of a material to melt (change from solid to liquid state) at the melting point. Some materials are easier and cheaper to recycle than others. Properties that show the impact of materials in nature: recyclability, reusability and biodegradability. Property of a material to change its composition under the presence of water or oxygen Ability of a material to change its form into filaments or wires when the material is stretched. Capacity of some materials, such as iron, to attract or repel metals. Ability of a material to be shaped by using a cutting tool or machine. Ability of some materials to adopt the form of a mould.