Concept / Metal material
Metal material
Metal used as material for making an object
Metal used as material for making an object.
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A phrase to start with
Indicates metal stock used to construct an object.
Appearance and effects
It tends to appear as sheet, wire, foil, and reflective surfaces.
Visual traits
- metal sheet
- metal wire
- reflective surface
Expected changes
- Material forms such as sheet or wire become more likely
- Metal-like reflection becomes more likely
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Definition
Metal material is metal stock such as sheet, wire, or foil used to construct an object. It does not specify the appearance of a finished metal object, a particular alloy, or a metalworking technique.
In more detail
Metal material can be shown as sheet, wire, or foil. Reflectivity, heft, and oxidation vary with metal type, finish, and environment.
Includes
- Metal sheet, wire, foil, and related material used in making
Excludes
- The appearance of a finished object as metal
- a particular alloy name
- a metalworking procedure
What this does not imply
- A particular metal type, making technique, region, or finished use
Variability
Color, reflection, and oxidation vary with metal type and surface condition.
Usage and adjustments
Usage
- Specify as construction material; specify finished use separately
Distinguish similar expressions
- Distinguish from the appearance of an object being metal
Typical uses
- Show material for metalwork or sculpture
- Depict sheet or wire metal stock
Possible failure modes
- It becomes merely silver paint
- Material form is unreadable
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