From time immemorial man has been familiar with gold as a flowing metal, both as malleable and ductile. It is in consequence of these properties that gold may be beaten into leaves so thin that it ...

less malleable than mild steel, good electrical and thermal conductivity Taps and tools, eg screwdrivers and chisels Low-carbon steel (mild steel) Ductile and tough, easy to form, braze and weld ...