I understand is its atomic structure in some way, but in what way? Why is Titanium stranger than Aluminum, in terms of its atomic makeup?
2006-06-30 08:48:57 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Molecular bonding.
This is a function of the atomic weight (protons in the nuclei) and the distrobution of the electron shell. Give me three years and I will explain it fully.
2006-06-30 08:50:08 · answer #1 · answered by afromosa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The properties of metals are not really characterized by one strength measurement. The physical values for strength are modulus of elasticity, tensile strength, yield strength and indirectly related to strength; density, specific heat, melting point, brinnel hardness, and machine rating.
On the atomic level the atoms interlock by sharing electrons, sometimes the bonds are weak and flexible acting like clay and can be molded using pressure and heat. Everything around your house and car are metal alloys. Alloys are a mixture of various metals and elements. Alloys also have strong bonds and weak bonds that give its properties. The beauty of the samurai sword is its flexibility, light weight, and carbonized hardened edge which holds a sharp blade. The entire blade is a composite of metals folded over in layers creating the flexibility, strength and hardness and it's final treatment is the tempering process.
Tempering is quickly freezing the atoms in place by dousing in water from a state of high temperature.
Study the process of creating the samauri sword and you'll better understand why metals have different properties.
2006-06-30 09:16:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Molecular bonding or the strength/distance between the molecules within the metal. I've heard there is some kind of metal that is on the M1A2 Abrams that is classified which is way stronger than Titanium. Saw it on the discovery channel or something.
2006-06-30 08:51:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most things like rope, wire, metal are measured on tensile strength ...Specifically, the tensile strength of a material is the maximum amount of tensile stress that it can be subjected to before failure. The definition of failure can vary according to material type and design methodology. This is an important concept in engineering, especially in the fields of material science, mechanical engineering and structural engineering
2006-06-30 08:52:48 · answer #4 · answered by Jeff Y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its dependent on the bond length between the atoms in the metal and the shape of the structure that they are connected
2006-06-30 08:51:45 · answer #5 · answered by Newtibourne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a metal's strength is determined by it's density and the strength of the charges between the atoms.
2006-06-30 08:51:19 · answer #6 · answered by Jon B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
metal bonding. titanium has more unpaired electrons with which to share with its neighbors than has aluminum, so it is therefore stronger than aluminum. Sodium has only its s-level electrons to share, which makes a terrible building material, but an excellent conductor of electricity
2006-06-30 09:21:15 · answer #7 · answered by The Frontrunner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because in our street minds we think Titanium is more dangerous than Aluminum
2006-06-30 12:34:47 · answer #8 · answered by 22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it has to do mostly with the bond strength between the atoms.
2006-06-30 08:51:05 · answer #9 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are more types of bindings between the metal atoms that's the reason why some metals are stronger than others
2006-06-30 08:51:13 · answer #10 · answered by sorryna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋