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What two groups can metals be grouped into?

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Ferrous and non-ferrous

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What are ferrous metals?

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metals or alloys that contain iron

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What are non-ferrous metals?

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metals or alloys that do not contain iron

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Properties of ferrous metals?

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most are magnetic and prone to corrosion (rust)

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Name 3 ferrous metals?

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-Cast iron
-Low carbon steel
-High carbon steel

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Properties of cast iron?

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-Strong when compressd
-brittle
-cheap

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Uses of cast iron?

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bench vices, car brake discs, manhole covers

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Properties of low carbon steel?

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-Good tensile strength
-Tough
-Malleable

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Uses of Low carbon steel?

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car bodies, screws, nuts, bolts, nails

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Properties of High carbon steel?

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harder than low carbon steel, can be hardened, less malleable

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Uses of High carbon steel?

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tools, e.g. chisels, files, saws, drills

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Properties of non-ferrous metals?

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corrosion resistant, more malleable and majority are not magnetic

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Properties of Aluminium?

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lightweight, corrosion resistant, good thermal and electrical conductor, soft, malleable

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Uses of aluminium?

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aircraft bodies, cans and high-end car chassis

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Properties of Copper?

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soft, malleable, ductile,, good electrical conductor

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Uses of Copper?

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electrical wiring and pipes

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Properties of Zinc?

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-high level of corrosion resistance
-easily worked
-low melting point

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Uses of Zinc?

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coating steel (e.g. on nails, buckets and watering cans)

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Properties of Tin?

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-malleable
-ductile
-low melting point
-corrosion resistant

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Uses of Tin

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-Coating on food and drinks cans
-Solder

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Properties of silver?

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Malleable
Ductile
Corrosion resistant
Can be soldered

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Uses of silver?

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Plating other materials
Jewellery
Cutlery

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Properties of gold?

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Malleable
Ductile
Corrosion resistant
Can be soldered
Conductor

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Uses of gold?

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Jewellery
Electronic components

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Properties of titanium?
Hard Very strong Lightweight High resistance to corrosion Very high melting point
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Uses of titanium?
Joint replacements Spectacle frames Aircraft Spacecraft Ship hulls Bicycles
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Name 3 ferrous alloys
Stainless steel High speed steel Die steel (tool steel)
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Name 4 non-ferrous alloys
Bronze Brass Duralumin Pewter
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Properties of stainless steel?
Tough Hard Corrosion resistant
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Uses of stainless steel?
Sinks Kitchenware Cutlery
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Properties of high speed steel?
Hard Tough High resistance to frictional heat Contains tungsten
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Uses of high speed steel?
Tool blades Drill bits Router bits
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Properties of die steel?
Hard Tough
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Uses of die steel?
Extruded dies Fine press tools
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Properties of bronze?
Tough Corrrosion resistant Can be cast
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Uses of bronze?
Statues Coins
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Properties of brass?
Corrosion resistant Good conductor Low melting point Casts well
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Uses of brass?
Door furniture Cast valves Taps Ornaments
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Properties of duralumin?
High tensile strength Lightweight Ductile Becomes harder when worked
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Uses of duralumin?
Aircraft/vehicle parts
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Properties of pewter?
Malleable Low melting point Casts well
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Uses of pewter?
Decorative items Candle sticks Trophies
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What are some stock forms of metals?
Sheets Plates Bars Tubes
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Explain cellulose and acrylic paints
Provide colour and a textured finish, while also providing a barrier against corrosion. Paints are primarily used on low cost material such as steel.
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Explain electroplating
Uses a metal to coat a base metal, to provide a protective layer and to give a greater aesthetic appeal. Commonly used metals include silver, gold, zinc, copper and tin
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What two groups can metals be grouped into?
Ferrous and non-ferrous
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What are ferrous metals?
metals or alloys that contain iron
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What are non-ferrous metals?
metals or alloys that do not contain iron
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Properties of ferrous metals?
most are magnetic and prone to corrosion (rust)
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Name 3 ferrous metals?
-Cast iron -Low carbon steel -High carbon steel
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Properties of cast iron?
-Strong when compressd -brittle -cheap
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Uses of cast iron?
bench vices, car brake discs, manhole covers
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Properties of low carbon steel?
-Good tensile strength -Tough -Malleable
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Uses of Low carbon steel?
car bodies, screws, nuts, bolts, nails
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Properties of High carbon steel?
harder than low carbon steel, can be hardened, less malleable
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Uses of High carbon steel?
tools, e.g. chisels, files, saws, drills
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Properties of non-ferrous metals?
corrosion resistant, more malleable and majority are not magnetic
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Properties of Aluminium?
lightweight, corrosion resistant, good thermal and electrical conductor, soft, malleable
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Uses of aluminium?
aircraft bodies, cans and high-end car chassis
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Properties of Copper?
soft, malleable, ductile,, good electrical conductor
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Uses of Copper?
electrical wiring and pipes
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Properties of Zinc?
-high level of corrosion resistance -easily worked -low melting point
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Uses of Zinc?
coating steel (e.g. on nails, buckets and watering cans)
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Properties of Tin?
-malleable -ductile -low melting point -corrosion resistant
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Uses of Tin
-Coating on food and drinks cans -Solder
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Properties of silver?
Malleable Ductile Corrosion resistant Can be soldered
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Uses of silver?
Plating other materials Jewellery Cutlery
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Properties of gold?
Malleable Ductile Corrosion resistant Can be soldered Conductor
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Uses of gold?
Jewellery Electronic components
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Properties of titanium?
Hard Very strong Lightweight High resistance to corrosion Very high melting point
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Uses of titanium?
Joint replacements Spectacle frames Aircraft Spacecraft Ship hulls Bicycles
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Name 3 ferrous alloys
Stainless steel High speed steel Die steel (tool steel)
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Name 4 non-ferrous alloys
Bronze Brass Duralumin Pewter
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Properties of stainless steel?
Tough Hard Corrosion resistant
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Uses of stainless steel?
Sinks Kitchenware Cutlery
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Properties of high speed steel?
Hard Tough High resistance to frictional heat Contains tungsten
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Uses of high speed steel?
Tool blades Drill bits Router bits
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Properties of die steel?
Hard Tough
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Uses of die steel?
Extruded dies Fine press tools
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Properties of bronze?
Tough Corrrosion resistant Can be cast
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Uses of bronze?
Statues Coins
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Properties of brass?
Corrosion resistant Good conductor Low melting point Casts well
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Uses of brass?
Door furniture Cast valves Taps Ornaments
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Properties of duralumin?
High tensile strength Lightweight Ductile Becomes harder when worked
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Uses of duralumin?
Aircraft/vehicle parts
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Properties of pewter?
Malleable Low melting point Casts well
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Uses of pewter?
Decorative items Candle sticks Trophies
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What are some stock forms of metals?
Sheets Plates Bars Tubes
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Explain cellulose and acrylic paints
Provide colour and a textured finish, while also providing a barrier against corrosion. Paints are primarily used on low cost material such as steel.
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Explain electroplating
Uses a metal to coat a base metal, to provide a protective layer and to give a greater aesthetic appeal. Commonly used metals include silver, gold, zinc, copper and tin

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