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Why is iron relatively soft ductile and mallieable while high carbon steels are much harder stronger and less malleable?
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On it's own, iron's molecular structure leaves holes between the molecules. These holes and the free form, nondirectional arrangement of atoms allow the metal to be shaped. In steal, carbon fills in these holes and forces the atoms into a more set arrangement. For infromation, look up 'metalic solids.' That is what iron is before it is infused with carbon
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Term used to describe a material that can be hammered or rolled into shape?
Malleable.See Web Links for a definition.Ductile is a similar word. Both are commonly applied to describe metals.
A metal can be hammered into thin sheets because it is?
Gold
Is graphite malleable?
Yes. The weak attractions between the layers of atoms in graphite are easily broken. Therefore, graphite is soft and the layers can slide over each other.
Which characteristics describe most nonmetals in the solid phase?
Solid metals are often shiny, ductile(can be pulled into wires), malleable(can be hammered into thin sheets), and good condutors of heat and electricity. Hope this helped!
What are the difference between ductility and plasticity?
Ductility and malleability are two properties of metals that describe specific tendencies in certain metals. Ductility describes the property of the ability to stretch a metal, without being damaged. Highly ductile materials are useful for stretching into wires. Malleability describes the property of a metals ability to be deformed under compression. Highly malleable materials can be readily rolled or hammered into sheets. While these properties are similar, different materials react differently in these circumstances. Gold or copper for example, are both highly ductile and malleable, whilst lead is only malleable.
Is bronze a ductile material?
Well, it's pretty brittle, so relatively, no. More malleable than diamonds, less malleable than copper.
Are covalent bonds malleable and ductile?
no they're not malleable and ductile
What type of solid is ductile and malleable?
Several metals are ductile and malleable.
Which metals are non ductile and non malleable?
Mercury is non-ductile and non-malleable, as it is a liquid.Lead is malleable but not ductile.
Is gold malleable or ductile?
Gold is malleable and ductile. It is not magnetic.
Is the element silicon ductile?
No, it is a semi conductor so it is not ductile.
Is solder malleable or ductile?
Ductile
Is gold malleable and ductile?
Yes, gold is very malleable and very ductile.
Is neptunium malleable or ductile?
Uranium is a fairly malleable substance, and it is also ductile.
Are metalloids malleable and ductile?
Yes, metalloids are ductile they are also malleable, but is not shiny.
Is zinc malleable ductile or brittle?
malleable
Is gold malleable ductile or magnetic?
Gold is malleable and ductile. It is not magnetic.
