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What do you mean by ductility?


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Understanding the concept:

A metal is a malleable, ductile, and the electrically conductive element. For example, iron, copper, and zinc are all metals.
Explanation of Ductlity:

  • Ductility is the property of metals that be easily shaped into a thin wire by hammering.
  • For example: One gram of gold can be hammered into thin wires that cover almost 1 km in length or more than that.

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