Metals

Question 1

What are Ferrous metals

Answer 1

All Ferrous metals contain iron ferrite and have high tensioe strength and durability

Question 2

What are Cast Irons properties and uses

Answer 2

Properties-Hard but Brittle. Resists deformation and rust
Uses-Kitchen pans, machine bases, manhole covers

Question 3

What is High Carbon Steels properties and uses

Answer 3

Properties-Hard, but brittle. Hard wearing, resists abrasion and retains its shape
Uses-Tools, blades, scissors

Question 4

What are Low Carbon/Mild steels properties and uses

Answer 4

Properties-Tough and ductile. Rusts easily if not protected
Uses-Car bodies, steel building frames, pipelines

Question 5

What is Zincs properties and uses

Answer 5

Properties-Brittle, yet malleable. High corrosion resistance

Question 6

What are Coppers properties and uses

Answer 6

Properties-Ductile and malleable. Good electrical conductor
Uses-Plumbing supplies, electrical cables

Question 7

What are Tins properties and uses

Answer 7

Properties-Malleable and ductile, high corrosion resistance. Good electrical conductor
Uses-Solder, plating surfaces such as cans

Question 8

What is the composition of High speed steel

Answer 8

Its composition may include Chromium Molybdenum, Tungsten Vanadium and Cobalt Carbon

Question 9

What is the composition of Stainless Steel

Answer 9

Its composition is Low Carbon 0.03-0.08% and Chromium 10.5-26%

Question 10

Whats the composition of Brass

Answer 10

Its composition is Copper-65% and Zinc-35%

Question 11

What are Non-Ferrous metals

Answer 11

They are a group of pure metals that don’t contain iron in them