Hierarchy of metals

Question 1

What are the pure ferrous metals and what are the properties and characteristics?

Answer 1

Iron- malleable and used for magnets

Question 2

What are the ferrous alloy metals and what are the properties and characteristics?

Answer 2

Mild steel- strong and used for wires
Cast iron- strong compression and used for machine beds
Stainless steel- strong and used for kitchen equipment

Question 3

What are the pure non ferrous metals and what are the properties and characteristics?

Answer 3

Aluminium- malleable and used for aircrafts
copper- malleable and used for electrical wires
lead- malleable and used for tank and roof lining

Question 4

What are the non ferrous alloy metals and what are the properties and characteristics?

Answer 4

brass- very ductile and used for tubes
pewter- malleable and used for jewellery
solder- malleable and used for electronics