Metals Flashcards
1
Q
How long doe sit take for ores to form in the earth
A
It takes millions of years
2
Q
What is Ferrous
A
- It contains iron magnetic
- Used for recycling material
- Carbon content makes it prone to corrosion when exposed to misture & oxygen - rust
3
Q
What is non-ferrous
A
- Does not contain iron magnetic
- Resistant to corrosion
- Good for electronics and wiring
- After steel aluminium is the most widely used metal
4
Q
What are the Ferrous properties
A
- Hardness
- Malleability - related to carbon content (more carbon the harder and less malleable the material becomes)
