metals Flashcards
1
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brass
A
- alloy of copper and zinc
copper: malleable, good conductor
zinc: hard but brittle
2
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zinc
A
used for galvanising
resistant to corrosion
3
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titanium
A
- low density, strong
- can be alloyed
- good strength to weight ratio
4
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copper
A
- strong
- ductile, malleable
- good conductor
5
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tin
A
mostly used for other alloys
pewter, soft solder
6
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aluminium
A
PURE: - malleable, ductile
- good conductor
ALLOY: copper or magnesium
- resistant to corrosion
7
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cast iron
A
alloy of IRON and carbon
4% carbon
resists compression
USE: railings, manhole covers
8
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stainless steel
A
alloy of IRON, carbon, chromium, nickel and manganese
does not corrode in water
USE: medical instruments
9
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high carbon steel
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alloy of IRON and carbon
very hard
USE: tools
10
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mild steel
A
alloy of IRON and carbon
very tough
easy to weld
USE: washing machine, bolts and nails
