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This is due to molecular mobility, which changes with temperature. At colder temperatures, the molecules within a material may be less able to slip and slide past each other as they do at normal temperatures. At normal temperatures, the material will have a certain amount of elasticity or ductility and is able to deform under stress without a crack appearing. At lower temperatures, the elasticity or ductility is lost and when placed under stress, the material may crack and give rise to a brittle fracture. The temperature at which this change in material properties occurs is called the "glass transistion temperature" denoted as "Tg".
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What things are crystalline and brittle?
Both crystalline and brittle mean to break easily - fine china, thin glass, etc.
Why does liquid nitrogen make things shatter?
Liquid nitrogen is very cold. Many things that are not normally brittle at room temperature become brittle at very low temperatures.
What is the difference between brittleness from malleability?
Brittle things break when malleable things bend.
Is wood ductile or brittle?
Brittle
Is copper brittle?
No, copper is not brittle
What are examples of things that are brittle?
peanut brittle
Will a pencil break if frozen?
Yes it will. It will become more brittle and actually break easier than a pencil which is not frozen.
Will liquid nitrogen make alumina products brittle?
Yes, it can. Liquid nitrogen will make most things brittle!
What things are crystalline and brittle?
Both crystalline and brittle mean to break easily - fine china, thin glass, etc.
Why does liquid nitrogen make things shatter?
Liquid nitrogen is very cold. Many things that are not normally brittle at room temperature become brittle at very low temperatures.
What is the difference between brittleness from malleability?
Brittle things break when malleable things bend.
What happens to rubber when its frozen?
Rubber becomes harder and less pliable as the temperature decreases until ultimately it actually becomes brittle.
Can things that are frozen be warm?
No
Can a cheese roll be frozen?
Yep, all things can be frozen right?
Why did the Challenger space shuttle blow up?
it blew up because the o-bands on the booster rocket were frozen and became brittle and snaps
How do things get frozen?
when you freeze it in the fridge
What do you call when something is fragile beginning with br?
Brittle is a synonym for fragile. It begins with the letters br.
