metals Flashcards
1
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ferrous metal
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metals that contain iron
examples are steel, aluminium
2
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non ferrous metals
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metals that do not contain iron
examples are copper, nickel
3
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alloys
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a metal made from combining 2 or more metals
examples are brass and stainless steel
4
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properties of ferrous metals
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durable, great tensile strength, magnetic and good conductors of electricity
5
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properties of non ferrous metals
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high corrosion resistant, great thermal and electrical conductivity, non magnetic
6
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Properties of alloys
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hardness toughness and corrosion resistant
7
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methods of shaping metals
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cutting, casting
