Alloys Flashcards
What elements make up bronze?
Copper and tin
What are the typical uses of bronze?
Bells, ship propellers
What properties make bronze useful for ship propellers?
Strong, hard, resistant to corrosion
Which two elements are combined to form brass?
Copper and zinc
What are some common uses of brass?
Coins, musical instruments
Why is brass commonly used in coins and musical instruments?
Strong, hard, resistant to corrosion
What elements are in solder?
Tin and copper
What is solder used for?
Joining copper pipes and electrical components
What is a key property of solder that makes it useful in electrical components?
Low melting point compared to its elements
Which two metals are combined to form duralumin?
Aluminium and copper
What is duralumin commonly used for?
Aircraft parts
Why is duralumin a good choice for aircraft parts?
Lightweight, strong
What are the main components of steel?
Iron, small amounts of other metals, carbon
What is steel used for?
Buildings
What properties make steel suitable for buildings?
High tensile strength, ductile
Which two alloys in the table are resistant to corrosion?
Bronze and brass
Which alloy has a low melting point compared to its elements?
Solder
Which alloy is both lightweight and strong?
Duralumin
Which alloy is known for its high tensile strength and ductility?
Steel
Which alloys in the table contain copper as one of their elements?
Bronze, brass, solder, duralumin
