Chemistry GCSE
Strength and hardness
What Strength and hardness means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Strength and hardness
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The ability to resist forces without deforming, produced in high carbon steel because carbon atoms disrupt the layers of iron atoms so they cannot slide easily.
Topics that use Strength and hardness
- Alloys as useful materials (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Alloys in everyday use
- Brittle
- Composition and carat
- Corrosion resistance
- High carbon steel
- Layers of iron atoms
- Low density
- Mixtures versus compounds
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