Modulus

Sensors and Actuators A: Physical

Vol 176, Page 90-98.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2012.01.002

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The physical basis of material
properties like Young's modulus can be understood by examining
materials on the atomic scale. There are two main things that influence
the value of the modulus:



1.)     The atomic microstructure

2.)     The interatomic bonds.