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1.7 Performance Characteristics of Metals Flashcards

1
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Give the 5 stock forms of metals

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Sheet
Plate
Bar
Tube
Structural angular

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Define non-ferrous and give three examples

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A metal that does not contain iron, it’s not magnetic and does not rust

Aluminium
Copper
Zinc
Silver
Gold
Titanium
Tin

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3
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State three properties/characteristics of aluminium

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Lightweight
Corrosion-resistant
Ductile
Malleable
Can be welded
Electrical and thermal conductor

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State three properties/characteristics of copper

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Electrical and thermal conductor
Ductile
Malleable
Tough
Corrosion-resistant
Can be soldered and brazed

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5
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State two uses of aluminium

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Aircraft bodies
Drink cans
Bike frames
Packaging

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State two uses of copper

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Electric wire
Printed electrical circuits
Waterpipes
Hot water tanks

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State two properties/characteristics of zinc

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low melting point
Good corrosion resistant

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8
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State two uses of zinc

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Galvanising steel as a protective coating for dustbins
Buckets
Farm gates
Intricate die casting

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9
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State three properties/characteristics of sliver

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Corrosion-resistant
Malleable
Ductile
Can be soldered

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10
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State two uses of silver

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Cutlery
Jewellery
Used for plating other materials

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State three properties/characteristics of gold

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Corrosion-resistant
Malleable
Ductile
Can be soldered

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State two uses of gold

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Jewellery
Connectors
Electric components
Switch components

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State three properties/characteristics of titanium

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Lightweight
Hard
High melting point
High resistance to corrosion

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14
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State two uses of titanium

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Aircraft and spacecraft
Tooth implants
Golf clubs
Ships hulls

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State three properties/characteristics of tin

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Corrosion-resistant
Malleable
Ductile
Low melting point

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State two uses of tin

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17
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Define a ferrous metal and give three examples

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18
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State three properties/characteristics of low carbon steel

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19
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State two uses of low carbon steel

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20
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State two uses of medium carbon steel

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20
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State three properties/characteristics of medium carbon steel

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21
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State three properties/characteristics of cast iron

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21
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State two uses of cast iron

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22
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Define non-ferrous alloys and give three examples

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23
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State two uses of brass

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23
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State three properties/characteristics of bronze

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State two uses of bronze

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25
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State three properties/characteristics of brass

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