Which of the following materials has the maximum ductility?

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  1. Tungsten
  2. Iron
  3. Nickel
  4. Aluminium

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Option 4 : Aluminium
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Ductility

  • The property of a material by virtue of which, it can be drawn into the wire with the application tensile force is known as ductility.
  • It is measured as the ratio of elongation of the material at the fracture during the tensile test to the original length, expressed as a percentage.
  • It may also be expressed as the ratio of reduction in the cross-sectional area in the fractured specimen to the original cross-section area.
  • Example, Aluminium, Copper, mild Steel, etc
  • Brittleness is the property opposite to ductility. Ex, Iron, concrete, etc

Material

Ductility, % reduction in Area

Cast iron

0

Stainless Steel

75 – 65

Structure Steel

70 – 40

Copper annealed

73

Aluminium Alloys

35 - 39

Monel

75

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