Clay is a naturally occurring material that behaves quite differently depending on its moisture content, and its flexibility can change depending on whether it is wet, dry, or fired in a kiln. Let’s break down how the main characteristics of flexibility apply to clay:
Elasticity:
Wet Clay: When clay is wet or plastic, it has low elasticity. It can be molded and shaped, but it does not return to its original shape once the stress is removed. This makes it highly plastic but not elastic.
Dry Clay: Once clay is dried, it becomes brittle and loses elasticity almost entirely. If bent or stressed in this state, it will crack or break.
Fired Clay: After firing, clay becomes very hard and rigid with almost no elasticity.
Ductility:
Wet Clay: Wet clay has some degree of ductility as it can be stretched and shaped without breaking. This property is essential for shaping clay in pottery and construction applications.
Dry Clay: Both lose ductility. Dry clay will crack under tensionbnc99
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