Metals Flashcards
What is aluminium
Non ferrous, lightweight, malleable, corrosion resistant - drink cans, aircraft bodies, packaging
What is copper
Non ferrous, malleable, tough, corrosion resistant - electrical wire, central heating pipes
What is zinc
Non ferrous, corrosion resistant, low melting point - galvanising steel
What is silver / gold
Non ferrous, malleable, corrosion resistant - jewellery
What is titanium
Non ferrous, lightweight, similar strength to steel - join replacements, aircraft, ship hulls
What is tin
Non ferrous, ductile, corrosion resistant, malleable - solder, food can coating
What is bronze
Non ferrous, alloy, tough, corrosion resistant - coins, statues, bearings
What is brass
Non ferrous, alloy, corrosion resistant, electrical and thermal conductor - boat fittings, ornaments
What is duralumin
Non ferrous, alloy, lightweight, similar strength to low carbon steel - aircraft and vehicle parts
What is pewter
Non ferrous, alloy, malleable, low melting point - goblets, photo frames, decorative items
What is low carbon steel
Ferrous, ductile, tough, malleable - nuts, bolts, car bodies
What is medium carbon steel
Ferrous, harder than low carbon steel, less ductile, malleable and tough - gardening tools
What is cast iron
Ferrous, good under compression, hard outer skin with brittle core - disc brakes and machine parts
What is stainless steel
Ferrous, alloy, tough, hard, corrosion resistant - sinks, kitchenware, cutlery
What is high speed steel
Ferrous, alloy, hard, tough, resistant to frictional heat - tool blades and drill bits
