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Reading a spec

How to interpret density, tensile strength, hardness, and the other numbers on a datasheet.

## Reading a material spec Density tells you how heavy it is, tensile strength tells you how hard you can pull on it before it breaks, hardness tells you how well it resists scratching, and failure mode tells you whether it warns you before breaking.