Ferrous Metals Flashcards
1
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Mild steel
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Tough. Ductile. Easy to weld. Poor corrosion resistance. Used for structural material and engineering
2
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High carbon steel
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Brittle and high resistance to wear. Poor corrosion resistance
Hand and machine cutting tools s
3
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Stainless steel
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Corrosion resistance. Ductile
Utensils
4
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Copper
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Corrosion resistant
Conductive (thermal)
Plumbing
Heating
5
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Tin
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Rarely used by itself
Coats mild steel cans
6
Q
Tungsten
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Strongest
Used for drill bits for concrete
7
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Zinc
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Coatings