What Does
Mechanical Properties Mean?
The mechanical properties of a material are defined as those properties that influence the material’s reaction to applied loads. Mechanical properties are used to determine how a material would behave in a given application, and are helpful during the material selection and coating specification process.
Corrosionpedia Explains Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of materials are crucial in many applications. In the coating industry, properties such as abrasion resistance, impact resistance, toughness, chemical resistance and tensile strength determine how well a particular coating will perform in a specific environment to protect against corrosion.
In the oil and gas industry, for example, coatings with a high modulus of elasticity may be better suited for parts and components that are subjected to dynamic loading. This mechanical property ensures that the coating can resist cracking during shape or volumetric changes.
Examples of mechanical properties include modulus of elasticity, tensile strength, hardness, ductility, impact resistance, compression modulus and fatigue limit.