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M echanical properties are

properties that are
associated with the ability of a
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metal to resist loads. They heavily

influence the characteristics of a
metal.

The following are some of the important mechanical properties of

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Whenever an external force is applied on a metal, it deforms.

Elasticity is the property by virtue of which a metal regains its
original shape when the external force applied on it is removed.

Plasticity:
Plasticity is the property by which a metal retains its deformation
permanently, when the external force applied on it is removed.

Examples: forming, forging, hammering

Ductility:
Ductility is the property by which a metal can be drawn into thin
wires. It is determined by percentage elongation and percentage
reduction in area of a metal.

Toughness:
When a huge external force is applied on a metal, the metal will
experience fracture. Toughness is the ability of a metal to resist
fracture.

Malleability:
It is the property by which a metal can be rolled into thin sheets.
Highly malleable metals (like Mild Steel) are extensively used in
making sheet metals.

Strength:
When external forces are applied on a metal, breaking (brittle
metal) or yielding (ductile metal) may occur. Strength is the
property of a metal by which it resists external force without
breaking or yielding.

Stiffness:
When an external force is applied on a metal, it develops an
internal resistance. The internal resistance developed per unit area
is called stress. Stiffness is the ability of a metal to resist
deformation under stress.

Creep:
When a metal is subjected to a constant load (below its yield
point), at high temperature, for a prolonged period of time, it
undergoes a permanent deformation. This tendency of the metal
is called creep.

Resilience:
Resilience is the ability of a metal to absorb energy and resist soft
and impact load.

Hardness:
 Hardness is the ability of a metal to resist permanent change of
shape caused by an external force.

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