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What does it mean when a material has the property of plasticity?
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∙ 13y ago
Think of plasticity as the opposite of elasticity. Elastic materials will deform under an applied force, but will return to their original shape when the force is removed. It is also the opposite of "easy to crack."
We are not speaking of gasses or liquids. Plasticity is a property of many solids which tend to keep their new shape once deformed by an applied force.
Soft metals like copper and lead are highly 'plastic.' They are easy to hammer into a new shape or draw out into a wire. Rock candy, peanut brittle, and high-carbon steel tools made for cutting have a very low plasticity. They are brittle.
Rubber bands also have a low plasticity, as they return to their original shape when let go.
Ironically, many types of plastic (vernacular usage) are easy to shatter under stress, and so have very little plasticity, by definition.
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