| A | B |
|---|
| Acoustical Property | A material's reaction to sound. |
| Strength | A material's ability to withstand stretching, twisting and bending |
| Elasticity | This is the ability to stretch and return to the original shape, like a rubber band. |
| Plasticity | This is the ability to stretch into a new shape, like play dough. |
| Hardness | This is the ability to resist denting and cutting. |
| Toughness | A material's ability to avoid breaking. |
| Fatigue | A material's ability to resist constant bending. |
| Thermal Conductor | This property lets heat flow through a material easily. |
| Thermal Insulator | A material's ability to stop heat. |
| Electrical Conductor | This property lets electricity flow through a material easily. |
| Electrical Insulator | A material's ability to stop electricity. |
| Corrosion resistance | A material's ability to resist chemical breakdown. |
| Color | An optical property. |
| Transparent | Clear |
| Opaque | This property means that you cannot see through the material. |
| Magnetic | A material that is attracted to a magnet. |
| Thermal Expansion | This property of a material makes it expand when heated. |
| Porous | A material that leaks water. |
| Surface texture | This property describes the way an object feels. |
| Available | This means that the material is easy to get. |
