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: '''Brittle''' is the opposite of [[malleable]].
: A '''malleable''' [[material]] will change shape, but it won't crack when a large [[force]] is applied.
==Key Stage 5==
===Meaning===
A [[brittle]] [[material]] snaps without stretching or bending when subjected to [[stress]].
===About Brittle Materials===
*[[Brittle]] [[material]]s exhibits little to no [[Plastic Deformation|plastic deformation]] before breaking.
*[[Brittle]] [[material]]s are often characterized by a high [[Compressive Strength|compressive strength]] but low [[Tensile Strength|tensile strength]].
*Typically fails suddenly and without much warning.
===Examples===
*[[Ceramic]]s and [[glass]] are classic examples of [[brittle]] [[material]]s.
*[[Brittle]] [[material]]s are used in applications where high [[Compressive Strength|compressive strength]] is needed, such as in building materials.