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Malleability

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Malleability is how easily a material can be shaped by striking it with a hammer.

About Malleability

The more malleable the easier it is to hammer into shape.
A malleable material is the opposite of a brittle material.
Metals are usually very malleable materials.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Malleability is the ease with which a material can be shaped by striking it with a hammer.

About Malleability

The more malleable the easier it is to hammer into shape.
A malleable material is the opposite of a brittle material.
Metals are usually very malleable materials.

References

AQA

Malleability, page 161, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 1, Hodder, AQA
Malleability, page 46, GCSE Chemistry, Hodder, AQA