Malleability

Key Stage 3

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

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.

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

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.