Material: Characteristics, Properties, and Application

Mr. Jayaraj Dayalan

Abstract

The appropriateness of materials for certain purposes and how they behave in different environments are fundamentally influenced by their characteristics. The main features of these qualities and their importance in the fields of engineering and manufacturing are covered in the chapter of material properties. Many different physical, mechanical, thermal, electrical, and chemical characteristics exist in materials. These characteristics may be divided into two groups: derived qualities and inherent features. The term inherent properties describe a material's qualities that are inherent and independent of the sample's size or form. These characteristics include chemical reactivity, density, melting and boiling points, specific heat capacity, thermal conductivity, and electrical conductivity. They offer crucial details on the material's activity and reaction to outside stimuli.