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Metals Flashcards

1
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Where are metals found on earth?

A

Underground

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2
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What are metals impure form?

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Ore

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3
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Name the 3 categories of metals?

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Ferrous, Non-ferrous metals and alloys

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4
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What is a ferrous metal?

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Metals containing Iron

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5
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What is a non-ferrous metal?

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Metals not containing Iron

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6
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Give the properties of Ferrous metals?

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  • Contains Iron
  • Magnetic
  • Do corrode in water
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7
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Name 5 Ferrous metals?

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Steel
Iron
Cast Iron
Low carbon steel
High carbon steel

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8
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Give the properties of Non Ferrous metals?

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  • Don’t contain iron
  • Not magnetic
  • Won’t corrode in water
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9
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Name 5 Non Ferrous metals?

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Zinc
Copper
Aluminium
Tin
Titanium

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10
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What is an alloy?

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A mixture of 2 different elements (usually metals)

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11
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Name 4 alloys?

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Stainless Steel
Brass
Magnesium
Pewter

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12
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Name the common characteristics of metals?

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High melting/boiling point
Thermal and electrical conductivity
Ductility
Malleability
Toughness

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13
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Name the properties of Carbon steel?

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Ductile & Hard

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14
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Name the properties of Mild Steel?

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Tough, Malleable, Magnetic

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15
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Name the properties of copper?

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Good conductor of heat and electricity, ductile, malleable, corrosion resistant

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16
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Name the properties of Stainless Steel?

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Tough, Hard, Corrosion resistant

17
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Name the properties of Zinc?

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Excellent resistant to corrosion : used to cover nails

18
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Name the properties of brass?

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Copper 67% Zinc 33% - Corrosion resistant, Good fluidity/casts well

19
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Name the properties of bronze?

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Copper 88% Tin 12% - Malleable, ductile, corrosion resistant, good conductor

20
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Name the properties of Aluminium?

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Lightweight, Soft, Ductile, Malleable

21
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What is plastic coating?

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Process of coating metal with a thermoplastic. The metal is heated, then dipped in powdered plastic.

22
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What is powder coating?

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This process uses an electrostatic charge to coat the metal product with polyester powder. Once coated, the product is baked in an oven to produce a smooth, high-gloss finish.

23
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What is Anodizing?

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A process for coating a metal, especially aluminium, with a protective oxide layer by an electrolytic process.

24
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What is Galvanising?

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A process in which steel is coated with zinc to prevent corrosion.

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