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Why is copper more malleable and ductile than zinc?

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As we know, malleability is the property of a metal deforming under compression, and ductility is the property of a metal allowing it to stretch without damage.This is because of the ability of the atoms to roll over each other into new positions without breaking the metallic bond. read more

More slip system means more is the ability to retain plastic deformation. FCC has more number of slip systems than HCP. So, that is the reason copper is more ductile than zinc. read more

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