IGCSE Edexcel- Chemistry: Metal extraction metals Flashcards
1
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Aluminium
A
low density, corrosion resistance
Aircraft, saucepans, cooking foil
2
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Copper
A
soft, easy to bend, conducts electricity, doesn’t react with water
electrical wire, plumbing
3
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Iron
A
(blast furnace: too hard and brittle) converted to steel. Pure iron is too soft
4
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Low carbon steel
A
0.25%, easy to shape
car body panels
5
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High carbon steel
A
2.5% hard
cutting tools
6
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Stainless steel
A
chromium and nickel, corrosion resistance
cutlery and sinks
