Glossary
The characteristics of steel

Coefficient of thermal expansion; Dilatabilité

The ability of a material to expand or contract when subjected to temperature variations, expressed in terms of its coefficient of thermal expansion.

Density; Masse volumique

The mass per unit volume of a material, expressed in kg/m³.

Electrical conductivity; Conductivité électrique

The ability of a material to conduct electricity, expressed in S/m.

Melting point

The temperature at which a material changes from solid to liquid.

Relative density; Densité

The mass per unit volume of a material, expressed in kg/m³. Density can be used to describe the physical properties of a material, such as its compactness or relative density compared to another material.

Steel; Acier

A metal alloy composed mainly of iron and carbon, produced by the reduction of iron...