extraction of metals Flashcards
1
Q
uses of iron
A
malleable so:
1. gates and railings
2
Q
uses of aluminium
A
doesn’t corrode, so:
1. drink cans
less dense than iron so:
1. bicycle frames
2. aeroplanes
3
Q
uses of copper
A
good conductor of heat and electricity:
- electrical components
- wiring
- heating systems
4
Q
uses of low carbon steel
A
soft, malleable:
car bodies
5
Q
use of high carbon steel
A
strong, inflexible, brittle:
bridges
6
Q
use of stainless steel
A
corrosion resistant, hard:
cutlery