METALS Flashcards
What are the non-ferrous metals?
Aluminium
Copper
Zinc
Silver
Gold
Titanium
Tin
What are the ferrous metals?
Low carbon steel
Medium carbon steel
Cast iron
What are the ferrous alloys?
Stainless steel
High speed steel (HSS)
Die steel (tool steel)
What are the non-ferrous alloys?
Bronze
Brass
Duralumin
Pewter
Describe aluminium
lightweight, ductile, malleable, corrosion resistant, electrical and thermal conductor, can be metal inert gas (MIG) and tungsten inert gas (TIG) heat welded
Uses of aluminium?
drinks cans
aircraft bodies
bike frames
window frames
packaging
baking foil
Describe copper
ductile, malleable, tough, corrosion resistant, good electrical and thermal conductor, can be soldered and brazed
Uses of copper?
electrical wire
printed electrical circuits
water pipes
hot water tanks
central heating pipes
Describe zinc
low melting point, good corrosion resistance
Uses of zinc?
galvanizing steel as protective coating for dustbins, buckets, farm gates
intricate die castings
Describe silver
malleable, ductile corrosion resistant, can be soldered
Uses of silver?
jewellery
cutlery
used for plating other materials
Describe gold
malleable, ductile, corrosion resistant, can be soldered
Uses of gold?
jewellery
electronic components
connectors
switch components
Describe titanium
hard, similar strength to steels but more lightweight, high resistance to corrosion
Uses of titanium?
joint replacements
tooth implants
spectacle frames
aircraft
spacecraft
golf clubs
bicycles
ship hulls
Describe tin
ductile, malleable, low melting point, corrosion resistant
Uses of tin?
soft solder
coatings for food cans
rarely used in pure form
Describe low carbon steel
ductile, high tensile strength, tough, malleable, poor resistance to corrosion