About PROPERTIES OF METAL
About Properties of Metals 1- Properties are the characteristics of any material indicating its behavior and performance under different conditions of working on it or during its use. 2- Properties of metals can be broadly categorized as follows. i • Physical properties ii • Mechanical properties iii • Chemical properties Physical properties 1- Physical properties are those properties which remain unchanged when metals are heated, electrical current is passed, the metal is melted or magnetized. 2- Important physical properties include, • Color • Weight/Specific gravity • Structure • Conductivity • Magnetic property • Fusibility Color 1- Different metals have different colors. For example, copper is of a distinctive red color. 2- Mild steel is of a blue/black sheen. Weight 1- Metals differ based on their weigh...