Definitions
- Referring to the ability of a material to be formed into a desired shape or structure. - Describing the ease with which a material can be shaped or molded without breaking or cracking. - Talking about the capacity of a substance to undergo deformation under external forces.
- Referring to the ability of a material to be hammered, pressed, or rolled into thin sheets without breaking or cracking. - Describing the ease with which a material can be shaped or molded under pressure. - Talking about the capacity of a substance to undergo plastic deformation without rupture.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the ability of a material to undergo deformation.
- 2Both words refer to the ease with which a material can be shaped or molded.
- 3Both words are used to describe the physical properties of a substance.
What is the difference?
- 1Application: Formability refers to the ability to form a specific shape or structure, while malleability refers to the ability to be hammered or pressed into thin sheets.
- 2Method: Formability involves shaping a material by bending or stretching it, while malleability involves shaping a material by compressing it.
- 3Materials: Formability is often used to describe metals and plastics, while malleability is often used to describe metals and soft materials like clay.
- 4Deformation: Formability involves elastic deformation, while malleability involves plastic deformation.
- 5Connotation: Formability is often associated with industrial processes, while malleability is often associated with artistic or creative endeavors.
Remember this!
Formability and malleability both describe the ability of a material to undergo deformation and be shaped or molded. However, formability emphasizes the ability to form a specific shape or structure through bending or stretching, while malleability emphasizes the ability to be hammered or pressed into thin sheets through compression. Additionally, formability is often associated with industrial processes, while malleability is often associated with artistic or creative endeavors.
