Elongation at break

Elongation at break is an important factor that describes the strength and reliability of a material. It indicates how much a material can be loaded before it breaks. The elongation at break is expressed as the elongation at break number and describes the change in the length of the material in percent when it is subjected to a certain force.

The higher the elongation at break number, the higher the tensile strength of the material and the less likely it is to break under a given load. The elongation at break depends on various factors, such as the chemical composition of the material, its type and the nature of its crystal structure.

Elongation at break is an important indicator of a material's usability in certain applications and plays a crucial role in selecting the right material for a particular application. A good understanding of elongation at break can therefore help to develop safe and reliable products.