What is meant by malleability? - Material Science

Q.  What is meant by malleability?
- Published on 05 Aug 15

a. Metals undergo plastic deformation under compressive stresses
b. Metals can be drawn into wires
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Metals undergo plastic deformation under compressive stresses
 

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  • Sravanthi   -Posted on 06 Oct 15
    Malleability is a property of a metal to be rolled into thin sheets. The ability of a metal to undergo plastic deformation under compressive stresses without having any fractures is called as malleability.

    Gold, iron, aluminium etc are types of malleable metals which can be rolled into thin sheets. These metals usual bend and twist into various shapes.

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