Properties of Metals

Metals are one of the most important elements that we use in our every day lives, but what we need to understand why it is important. And to find out why, we need to first understand the Physical Properties of metals.

The Physical properties of metals are:

• Strong & Hard
• Shines when Polished (Luster)
• Solid State (except Mercury) in room temperature
• Heat Conductors
• Electric Conductors
• Dense
• Malleable
• Ductile
• Sonorous sound
• High Melting Points
• High Boiling Points