Metals Flashcards
Properties of aluminium
lightweight, ductile, malleable, corrosion resistant, electrical and thermal conductor, can be metal inert gas (MIG) and tungsten inert gas (TIG) heat welded.
Properties of copper
ductile, malleable, tough, corrosion resistant, good electrical and thermal conductor, and can be soldered and brazed.
Properties of zinc
low melting point, and good corrosion resistance.
Properties of sliver
malleable, ductile, corrosion resistant, and can be soldered.
Properties of gold
malleable, ductile, corrosion resistant, can be soldered.
Properties of titanium
Hard, similar strength to steels but more lightweight, high resistance to corrosion.
Properties of tin
Ductile, malleable, low melting point, corrosion resistant
Properties of low-carbon steel
Easily shaped, used for car bodies
Properties of medium carbon steel
ferrous metal, strong, hard, less ductile, tough/malleable
Properties of cast iron
good under compression, hard outer skin but brittle core
Stainless steel
tough, hard, corrosion resistant
Properties of high speed steel
hard, tough, high level of resistance to frictional heat
Properties of die steel
Hard tough
Properties of bronze
tough, corrosion resistant
Properties of brass
corrosion resistant, good electrical and thermal conductor