Ductilitystä

Ductilitystä is a term used in the field of materials science to describe the ability of a material to deform plastically before fracturing. This property is crucial in determining the material's suitability for various applications, as it indicates how much a material can stretch or bend without breaking. Ductility is often measured by the percentage elongation or reduction in area of a material specimen during a tensile test.

Materials with high ductility, such as copper and aluminum, can undergo significant plastic deformation before failure. This makes them ideal for applications where flexibility and toughness are required, such as in electrical wiring and structural components. Conversely, materials with low ductility, like cast iron and glass, are more brittle and prone to fracturing under stress. Understanding the ductility of a material is essential for engineers and designers to select the appropriate material for a given application, ensuring safety, performance, and longevity.