... transition (softening) temperature n/a: not applicable (materials decompose, rather than melt)II. PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS II.1 MELTING (or SOFTENING) TEMPERATURE, Tm ... AND APPLICATIONS OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS Metals: ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys 26 Polymers and foams 27 Composites, ceramics, glasses and natural materials 28 VI. EQUILIBRIUM (PHASE) ... 16 III. MATERIAL PROPERTY CHARTS III.1 YOUNG’S MODULUS – DENSITY Figure 3.1: Young’s modulus, E, against density, ρ. The design guide-lines assist in selection of materials...