extraction of metals Flashcards

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uses of iron

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malleable so:
1. gates and railings

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2
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uses of aluminium

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doesn’t corrode, so:
1. drink cans
less dense than iron so:
1. bicycle frames
2. aeroplanes

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3
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uses of copper

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good conductor of heat and electricity:

  1. electrical components
  2. wiring
  3. heating systems
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4
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uses of low carbon steel

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soft, malleable:
car bodies

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use of high carbon steel

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strong, inflexible, brittle:
bridges

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6
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use of stainless steel

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corrosion resistant, hard:
cutlery

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