Ferrous Metals Flashcards
Learn ferrous metals
Contains 0.3% carbon and is soft and ductile
Mild steel
Contains 0.7% carbon and can be forged
Medium carbon steel
Contains 0.8% - 1.7% carbon and is used mostly for tools
High carbon steel
Contains 0.5 % - 0.7% carbon and is used in suspension springs
Spring steel
Contains 1% boron and forms an alloy
Boron steel
Automotive uses for high tensile steel
Body structure
Light and strong metal
High tensile steel
Does not withstand high temperatures
High speed steel
Contains iron and reacts to magnets
Ferrous metal
Does not react to magnets
Non ferrous metal
Used in gearboxes and steering columns
Magnesium
Lightweight and resists corrosion
Magnesium
Plastic reacts to heat and then sets
Thermosetting
Plastic reacts to heat and can be recycled
Thermoplastics
Used in lightweight body panels and car frames
Carbon fibre
Mechanical bonding is
Using nuts, bolts, studs etc.