CH8 Flashcards
Definition of alloy
A mixture of of 2 or more elements where the main element is a metal
6 Examples of alloy
Duralumin
Bronze
Steel
Stainless
Brass
Pewter
3 Characteristics of alloy
Shiny
Resistant to corrosion
Hard
3 Characteristics of pure metal
Dull
Easily corroded
Less harder
Explain why are pure metals ductile (3m)
Pure metal consist of 1 type of atom of the same size
Metal atoms are arranged in an orderly arrangement
When forces is applied, layers of metal atom of pure metal slides easily over each other.
Explain why are pure metals malleable
There are empty spaces between the atoms in a pure metal
When forces is applied, layers of atoms in pure metals slide to fill the empty structure forming a new structure
Explain why are alloy hard
Foreign atoms are mixed with the pure metal
The added/mixed foreign atoms are different in size compared to atoms in pure metal.
Orderly arrangement of atoms in a pure metal is distrupted
It is difficult for layers of atoms in an alloy to slide over each other when force is applied
4 Elements of Duralumin
Aluminium
Copper
Magnesium
Manganese
2 Elements of bronze
Copper
Tin
2 Elements of Brass
Copper
Zinc
2 Elements of Steel
Iron
Carbon
4 Elements of Stainless steel
Iron
Carbon
Chromium
Nickel
3 Elements of Pewter
Copper
Antimony
Tin
3 Properties of Duralumin
Stronger than pure Al
Low Density
Does not rust
3 Properties of Bronze
Stronger than pure Cu
Does not rust
Shiny
3 Properties of Brass
Stronger than pure Cu
Does not rust
Shiny
3 Properties of Steel
Aka carbon steel
Stronger and harder
Malleable
2 Properties of Stainless steel
Stronger than pure iron
Resistant to corrosion
3 Properties of Pewter
Stronger than Pure Sn
Does not rust
Shiny
3 Uses of Duralumin
Body of aeroplane
Electric cable
Racing bicycles
3 Uses of Bronze
Medals
Monuments
Trophies
3 Uses of Brass
Musical instruments
Doorknobs
Keys
3 Uses of Steel
Structure of buildings
Railway Tracks
Body of cars
3 Uses of stainless steel
Cutlery
Sinks
surgical instruments
3 Uses of Pewter
Trophies
Souvenirs
Decorative ornaments
Definition of ceramics
Solid made up of inorganic and non-metallic substances