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EG 345 - Characterization of Materials

This Library Research Guide has resources on characterization of materials. It covers properties, research & testing, scanning electron microscopes- scholarly articles, books, websites, etc. Also includes citing sources and writing & presentation help.

Materials Properties


The mechanical properties of a material are those which affect the mechanical strength and ability of a material to be molded in suitable shape. Some of the typical mechanical properties of a material include:

  • Strength
  • Toughness
  • Hardness
  • Hardenability
  • Brittleness
  • Malleability
  • Ductility
  • Creep and Slip
  • Resilience
  • Fatigue

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