Performance characteristics of materials key terms

Composite

A material made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties.

Thermoplastic

A type of plastic that becomes moldable upon heating and solidifies upon cooling.

Ductility

Ductility is the ability of a material to deform under tensile stress, often characterized by the material's ability to be stretched into a wire.

Thermal conductivity

Thermal conductivity is the property of a material to conduct heat, which is crucial in applications involving heat transfer.

Tensile Strength

The maximum amount of tensile (stretching) stress that a material can withstand before failure.

Thermoplastic

A type of plastic that becomes pliable or moldable above a specific temperature and solidifies upon cooling.