Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing, Binder Ready Version: Materials, Processes, and Systems
Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing, Binder Ready Version: Materials, Processes, and Systems
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ISBN: 9781119128694
Author: Mikell P. Groover
Publisher: WILEY
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The general properties that distinguish metallic substances from substances in ceramic or polymeric nature.

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The properties that distinguish metals from other materials are their mechanical, electrical and thermal properties. The major properties that differentiate metals from ceramics and polymers are mechanical strength, stiffness, the extent of conduction of electricity, and heat.

Very high mechanical strength and stiffness is exhibited by metallic substances, which is not a characteristic property of ceramics and polymers. The ability to conduct electricity and heat is very less for ceramics and polymers than that of metals. Moreover, the metals possesses higher density as compared to ceramics and polymers. These are the major properties that distinguish metallic substances from the substances in ceramic or polymeric nature.

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