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Metals Specification Master Thread - __denby - 08-19-2024
Metal Specifications Master Thread
All metals possess specifications related to their forms, detailing the usefulness, and properties of the metals. These are described through three basic stats of Hardness, Density, and Flexibility. Each operate on a scale from 1 to 10. 1 being the lowest tier and 10 being the highest. Each scale shall be explained in the brief paragraphs about each statistic.
Hardness:
Hardness is defined as the property of a metal or metalloid to hold a form, or an edge. Specifically, the strength by which its molecular internal bonds hold themselves together. As such, a metal with a low hardness, like Zinc- cannot hold a proper edge as well as a metal with a higher hardness like tempered Steel. Metals and metalloids with higher hardness, are more resilient at withstanding impact, holding edges, and retaining shape. However- this usually trades off with a lower flexibility, and a greater density.
Density:
Density is defined as the property of a metal or metalloid that details its mass, weight, and over-all strength. Density is the tightness by which the molecules that form the structure are pressed together. Higher density always results in a higher mass, and reflectively, a higher weight. Some metals with high densities, are not hard however- much like lead. Though a dense metal is often stronger than a less dense metal.
Flexibility:
Flexibility is defined as the property of a metal or metalloid that allows it to return to its shape after being flexed or bent in any sort of manner. All metals are flexible- however, some are more flexible than others. Softer, less dense metals are usually capable of flexing much easier than harder, denser metals. Some however, go against the mold, and remain relatively hard while also bearing a low density and high flexibility- such as Cobalt. A metal with low flexibility has the risk of shattering or fracturing when bent too far- while a high flexibility metal will usually remain intact, at times even returning to their original shape.
While the statistics for all metals can be found on the specific metal lore page, an easily referenced list detailing the hardness, density, and flexibility for all metals that can be found within the realm are listed below.
Iron
Hardness: 4
Density: 5
Flexibility: 5
Gold
Hardness: 2
Density: 3
Flexibility: 7
Silver
Hardness: 3
Density: 4
Flexibility 6
Zinc
Hardness: 2.5
Density: 3
Flexibility: 3
Copper
Hardness: 3
Density: 4
Flexibility 7
Bronze
Hardness: 4
Density: 5
Flexibility: 5
Brass
Hardness: 3.5
Density: 4
Flexibility: 5
Steel
Hardness: 4.5
Density: 5
Flexibility: 6
High-Carbon Steel:
Hardness: 5.5
Density: 5
Flexibility 6
Meteoric Steel
Hardness: 8.5
Density: 7
Flexibility: 5
Cobalt
Hardness: 5.5
Density: 3
Flexibility: 8