Isotropic vs Anisotropic: Explained

6 Difference Between Isotropic And Anisotropic

The main difference between isotropic and anisotropic materials is the presence of physical properties that are uniform in all directions, or the presence of physical properties that are different in different directions.

S.NO.	Isotropic	Anisotropic
1.	Isotropic materials have the same physical properties in all directions.	Anisotropic materials have different physical properties in different directions.
2.	Isotropic materials have the same strength in all directions.	Anisotropic materials have different strengths in different directions.
3.	Isotropic materials have the same electrical and magnetic properties in all directions.	Anisotropic materials have different electrical and magnetic properties in different directions.
4.	Isotropic materials are more homogeneous and easier to process than anisotropic materials.	Anisotropic materials are more complex and can be more difficult to process.
5.	Examples of isotropic materials include metals, glass, and water.	Examples of anisotropic materials include wood, paper, and textiles.

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