Differences of ductile material and soft material in a chart according to Engineering Concepts

 

Here are the differences between ductile material and soft material. 

Property	Ductile Material	Soft Material
Deformation	Can undergo significant plastic deformation before failure.	Deforms easily under stress but may not have significant plastic deformation.
Stress Type	Exhibits ductility under tensile stress.	Softness is not specifically related to a type of stress.
Strength	Generally has high tensile strength.	May have low strength in general.
Elasticity	Can return to original shape up to a point before deforming permanently.	May not return to original shape easily, depending on the material.
Examples	Metals like copper and aluminum.	Materials like rubber or soft clay.
Uses	Used in structures that need to withstand stretching or bending, like beams and cables.	Used in applications where cushioning or malleability is important, like padding or molding.