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There are a number of metals that can be hammered into sheets, and gold is the best of them. It is the malleability of metal that allows it to be hammered thinly, and a link to that related question can be found below.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoMetals can be hammered into sheets by using mechanical force. Some metals are more easily hammered into sheets than others, as anyone who investigates this will find out. One term we apply to the "willingness" of a metal to be hammered into sheets is malleability, and gold tops the list of malleable metals.
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∙ 9y agoMalleable metals can be hammered into sheets, and some of these include silver, copper, aluminum, tin, iron, and nickel. Malleability is a substance's ability to be hammered or pressed into a shape without it being broken.
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∙ 11y agoYes. That is the property of malleability.
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∙ 8y agomalleable
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What is the word for metals that can be hammered or bent?
Malleable , malleability is the ability of a metal to be hammered into thin sheets.
Can silver be hammered into sheets?
Yes silver can be hammered into sheets.
Is metal brittle?
No. Metals are generally malleable, meaning they can be hammered into thin sheets, and ductile, meaning they can be pulled into wires.
What is describes how well substance can be hammered into sheets?
"ductility"
Can sulfur can be hammered into sheets?
No, sulfur would break and turn into powder.
What property means that metal can be hammered into sheets?
malleable
What is the word for metals that can be hammered or bent?
Malleable , malleability is the ability of a metal to be hammered into thin sheets.
Which property of a metal enables it to be hammered or rolled into sheets?
Malleability
What is able to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets?
This is a malleable metal.
Can metal be hammered into thin sheets because it is ductile?
Yes.
What is the characteristics of metal makes it an appropriate roofing material it is shiny it has high density it can be hammered into sheets or it can be drawn into fine wire?
The fact that it can be hammered into sheets would seem to be the most relevant characteristic in this case.
What is the soft yellow metal than can be hammer into thin sheets?
malleable can be hammered into thin sheets
What property is described by the ability of metal to be hammered into sheets?
Malleability (malleable)malleability
A metal can be hammered into thin sheets because it is?
Gold
Can silver be hammered into sheets?
Yes silver can be hammered into sheets.
What is the name of the group of elements that can be hammered into thin sheets of metal?
it would be transition elements/metals, as they are malleable metals, meaning they can be hammered into shapes.
What is able to be hammered ot rolled into thin sheets?
Any malleable metal (gold is the champ).
