Properties of metals

1. Hardness- The ability of a metal to withstand abrasion and indentation

by other metals.This property allows a metal to be used to cut other
metals example hacksaw blade.
2. Brittleness- The property of a metal to break easily. Brittle metals are
difficult to distort permanently, example: cast iron.
3. Ductility- The property of a metal to be drawn into a wire example:
mild steel.
4. Elasticity- The ability of a metal to return to its original shape and
position after an applied force is removed.
5. Strength- Is the unit stress that produces deformation at a specified rate
and a specified temperature.
6. Malleability- The ability of a metal to be hammered or pressed out
without fracturing.
7. Plasticity- The ability of a metal to be permanently deformed without
fracturing.
8. Toughness- Is the amount of energy a material can absorb before it
fractures.

Ferrous and non-ferrous metals

Ferrous metals are metals which contain iron they can be visibly seen
rusting.
Non-ferrous metals do not contain iron and don't rust.