Definitions - Constructivist Project
The Constructivist Project relies on the manipulation of metal, and particularly, of aluminum. Here are some definitions worth noting to describe some of the properties of metals, as well as tools and processes used to manipulate them. Not all metals have these properties, and some have greater amounts than others.
- Brass - an alloy of copper and zinc.
- Bronze - an alloy of copper and tin.Toughness - the ability to resist cracking.
- Hardness - the ability to resist abrasion.
- Malleability (malleable) - the ability to be reshaped by compressive force, such as by a hammer.
- Ductility (ductile) - the ability to be reshaped by tensile force, such as stretching.
- Brittleness - when steel is brittle, it will shatter or crack under enough strain with little deformation.
- Temper -
- Dead Soft - the softest a metal can become when at room temperature.
- Full Hard - springy, and as stiff as the metal can become.
- Half Hard - balance between dead soft and full hard.
