Metals Flashcards
1
Q
NF Brass: 5
A
- yellow
- hard
- casts well, easily joined
- polishes nicely, corrosion-resistant
Hinges, deco etc
2
Q
F Cast Iron: 5
A
- very dark grey
- brittle, strong
- casts well
- rusty
- heavy
Engine parts, skillets
2
Q
F High Carbon Steel: 4
A
- grey, knife-blade coloured
- malleable and ductile
- can be hardened and tempered
Knives, files, drill bits
3
Q
F Mild Steel: 3
A
- grey, like high carbon steel
- malleable and ductile
- easy to work with
- strong
ar bodies, screws, springs
3
Q
F Stainless Steel: 3
A
- shiny, pan-coloured
- hard, tough
- corrosion resistant
Outdoor frames, cutlery, sinks
4
Q
NF Copper: 6
A
- pinkey/orangey
- malleable and ductile
- tough
- expensive
- good electrical conductor
Coins, electrical wires
5
Q
NF Aluminium: 5
A
- shiny, like tinfoil
- strong
- light
- corrosion resistant (oxidisation forms a protective layer)
Ladders, drinks cans, aircraft bodies
