Properties of Materials

Interaction with force: Mechanical properties

Hardness

Strength

Flexibility

Electrical properties

Conductor/insulator

Physical properties

Density

Boiling point

Melting point

Freezing point

Magnetic

Interaction with heat: Thermal properties

Conductor/insulator,e.g pan handle

Interaction with light: Optical properties

Transparent

Opaque

Tanslucent

Reectivity, i.e. shiny, matt