Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Technology > Metals > Flashcards

Metals Flashcards

1
Q

What are the three types of metal?

A

•Ferrous
•Non ferrous
•Alloy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Name three ferrous metals.

A

•low carbon steel
•high carbon steel
•cast iron

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Name five non-ferrous metals.

A

Aluminium
Brass
Copper
Tin
Zinc

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Name two alloys.

A

•stainless steel
•brass

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are the properties of a ferrous metal?

A

•contains iron
•rusts if exposed to moisture
•magnetic
•high melting point

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What are the properties of a non-ferrous metal?

A

•doesn’t contain iron
•their colour can be changed by oxygen
•they are precious metals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is an alloy?

A

An alloy is mixture of a metal and another element. This is hard to recycle.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are the properties of brass?

A

Hard
Strong
Malleable
Ductile
Conducts electricity
Resistant to corrosion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are the properties of stainless steel?

A

Strong
Tough
Ductile
Doesn’t rust

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What are the properties of high speed steel?

A

Hard even when heated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Technology (8 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions