Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, 8th in SI Units by Pearson

Chapter 3

Physical Properties of Materials

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Density

3.3 Melting Point

3.4 Specific Heat

3.5 Thermal Conductivity

3.6 Thermal Expansion

3.7 Electrical, Magnetic, and Optical Properties

3.8 Corrosion Resistance

Case Study:

3.1 Selection of Materials for Coins

 

• Physical properties have several significant roles in the selection, processing, and use of materials. They can also be key factors in determining a material’s suitability for specific applications, especially when considered simultaneously with mechanical properties.
• Strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratios, as examples, are described in the context of lightweight designs, an important consideration especially in aerospace and automotive industries.
• Thermal, ...