Ferrous And Non Ferrous Metals

Question 1

Metals are classified in 3 categories for DT?

Answer 1

Ferrous or non ferrous metals
Alloys
Smart metals

Question 2

Ferrous metals contain….

Answer 2

Iron (Eg iron and steel)

Question 3

Non ferrous metals do not contain…

Answer 3

Iron

Question 4

What is a metal alloy?

Answer 4

One base Metal combined with any other metals or materials which changes properties or appearance.
Much more useful in manufacturing than pure metals.

Question 5

Steel is a commonly used alloy made from…

Answer 5

Iron and carbon

Question 6

What percentage carbon is in mild steel?

Answer 6

Up to 0.25% carbon

Question 7

Medium carbon steel contain what % of carbon?

Answer 7

Between 0.25 and 0.7% carbon

Question 8

High carbon steel contains ..

Answer 8

Between 0.7 and 1.5% carbon

Question 9

Bronze is an alloy of..

Answer 9

Copper and tin

Question 10

Brass is an alloy of…

Answer 10

Copper and zinc

Question 11

Smart metals are…

Answer 11

Metals that react to certain stimuli and change their shape

Question 12

List the 6 forms we can buy metal in.

Answer 12

Sheet
Bar
Rod
Tube
Angle
Box section

Question 13

Properties of metals are

Answer 13

hardness
elasticity
conductivity
toughness
ductility
tensile strength
malleability

Question 14

Name 4 ferrous metals

Answer 14

cast iron
mild steel
medium carbon steel
high carbon steel

Question 15

Name 4 non ferrous metals

Answer 15

aluminium
copper
brass
bronze