7-Metals Flashcards
1
Q
High Carbon Steel
A
-Iron and carbon
-very strong and durable#
-High melting point
-used for hammers and tools
2
Q
Cast iron
A
-used in pans as it can reach very high temperatures
-can be brittle
-strong
3
Q
High speed steel
A
-Used in drill bits
-high torsion resisitance
4
Q
Aluminium
A
-Non ferrous
-expensive to extract
-lightweight, malleable
- cooking foil
5
Q
Copper
A
-Ductile
-used in pipes and wires
-good conductor
-oxidises and goes green
6
Q
Zinc
A
-non ferrous
-Impermeable to liquids
- used as a metal finish (galvanising)
7
Q
Stainless steel
A
-Ferrous
-Resistant to rust
-sinks, cutlery
