Metals Flashcards
Where are metals found on earth?
Underground
What are metals impure form?
Ore
Name the 3 categories of metals?
Ferrous, Non-ferrous metals and alloys
What is a ferrous metal?
Metals containing Iron
What is a non-ferrous metal?
Metals not containing Iron
Give the properties of Ferrous metals?
- Contains Iron
- Magnetic
- Do corrode in water
Name 5 Ferrous metals?
Steel
Iron
Cast Iron
Low carbon steel
High carbon steel
Give the properties of Non Ferrous metals?
- Don’t contain iron
- Not magnetic
- Won’t corrode in water
Name 5 Non Ferrous metals?
Zinc
Copper
Aluminium
Tin
Titanium
What is an alloy?
A mixture of 2 different elements (usually metals)
Name 4 alloys?
Stainless Steel
Brass
Magnesium
Pewter
Name the common characteristics of metals?
High melting/boiling point
Thermal and electrical conductivity
Ductility
Malleability
Toughness
Name the properties of Carbon steel?
Ductile & Hard
Name the properties of Mild Steel?
Tough, Malleable, Magnetic
Name the properties of copper?
Good conductor of heat and electricity, ductile, malleable, corrosion resistant