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6. What is the difference between the properties of ductility and malleability?
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Ductility and malleability are both measures of a material's ability to deform under stress, but they refer to different types of deformation.
- **Ductility** is the ability of a material to be stretched into a wire without breaking. It involves tensile stress and is typically characterized by how much a material can elongate before failure.
- **Malleability**, on the other hand, is the ability of a material to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets without breaking. It involves compressive stress and is characterized by how well a material can be shaped or flattened.
In summary, ductility pertains to stretching and elongation, while malleability pertains to compression and reshaping.
- **Ductility** is the ability of a material to be stretched into a wire without breaking. It involves tensile stress and is typically characterized by how much a material can elongate before failure.
- **Malleability**, on the other hand, is the ability of a material to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets without breaking. It involves compressive stress and is characterized by how well a material can be shaped or flattened.
In summary, ductility pertains to stretching and elongation, while malleability pertains to compression and reshaping.
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