Ferrous Metals

Question 1

Name the 2 types of cast iron

Answer 1

White cast iron

Grey cast iron

Question 2

What are the properties of white cast iron?

Answer 2

Not easy to work with
Brittle
Hard

Question 3

What are the properties of grey cast iron?

Answer 3

Easy to work with
Can be cast into intricate shapes
Corrosion resistant
Easily machined

Question 4

What is mild steel made from?

Answer 4

Iron and carbon

Carbon content: 0.15-0.3%

Question 5

What are the properties of mild steel?

Answer 5

Easy to work with
Easily machined
Cannot be heat treated
Will rust (Needs to be galvanised)

Question 6

What is carbon steel?

Answer 6

Alloy of iron and carbon

Question 7

Name the 2 types of carbon steel

Answer 7

Medium carbon steel

High carbon steel

Question 8

What are the properties of carbon steel?

Answer 8

Can be heat treated
Versatile
Easily machined
Will rust (Needs to be galvanised)

Question 9

Name a product made from white cast iron

Answer 9

Heavy machinery

Question 10

Name a product made from grey cast iron

Answer 10

Cookware

Brake discs

Question 11

Name a product made from mild steel

Answer 11

General engineering

Nuts and bolts

Question 12

Name a product made from medium carbon steel

Answer 12

Garden tools

Springs

Question 13

Name a product made from high carbon steel

Answer 13

Hammer head

Cutting tools