Test Your Knowledge on Biomaterials and Material Properties

Properties of Materials for Specific Applications

• Different properties of materials are important for various applications, such as strength, conductivity, and optical properties.

Bulk Properties of Materials

• Examples of bulk properties include:
  • Density
  • Strength
  • Electrical conductivity
  • Thermal conductivity
  • Optical properties
  • Magnetic properties

Surface Properties of Materials

• Examples of surface properties include:
  • Wettability
  • Corrosion resistance
  • Adhesion
  • Friction
  • Catalytic activity

Factors Affecting Structure of Materials

• Factors that affect the structure of materials include:
  • Atomic bonding
  • Crystal structure
  • Defects
  • Impurities
  • Temperature and pressure

Relationship Between Structure and Mechanical Properties

• The structure of materials determines their mechanical properties, such as:
  • Strength
  • Stiffness
  • Toughness
  • Ductility

Important Distinctions

• Not a bulk property: surface roughness
• Not a surface property: density
• Not a factor affecting structure: color
• Not a salient property of material classes: smell
• Not an attractive or interactive force between atoms: gravity