Metals Flashcards
Types of Ferrous metals?
Low carbon steel
Medium carbon steel
Cast iron
What is a ferrous metal?
Contains iron
Contains carbon
Are magnetic
Will rust
Types of non-ferrous metals?
Aluminium
Copper
Zinc
Silver
Gold
Titanium
Tin
What are non-ferrous metals?
Do not contain iron
Are non-magnetic
Do not rust
What is an alloy?
A metal made of two or more metals
Types of ferrous alloys?
Stainless steel
Die steel
High speed steel
Types of non-ferrous alloys?
Bronze
Brass
Duralumin
Pewter
Types of stock forms?
Sheet
Plate
Bar
Tube
Structural
Properties of aluminium?
Lightweight
Ductile
Electrical and thermal conductor
Properties of copper?
Good electrical and thermal conductor
Ductile
Corrosion resistant
Properties of zinc?
Good corrosion resistant
Properties of silver?
Corrosion resistant
Ductile
Properties of gold?
Corrosion resistant
Ductile
Properties of titanium?
Hard
Lightweight
Properties of tin?
Low melting point
Properties of Low Carbon Steel?
High tensile strength
Tough
Properties of Medium Carbon Steel?
Harder than low carbon steel
Properties of cast iron?
Hard outer skin
Good under compression
Properties of stainless steel
Tough
Corrosion resistant
Properties of die steel?
Hard
Tough
Properties of bronze?
Can be cast
Corrosion resistant
Properties of brass?
Good electrical and thermal conductor
Casts well
Properties of duralumin?
More lightweight than Low carbon steel
Properties of pewter?
Low melting point
Casts well
Uses of aluminium
Drink cans
Aircraft bodies
Bike frames
Uses of copper
Electrical wire
Central heating pipes
Uses of zinc
Farm gates
Protective coating
Uses of silver
Jewellery
Cutlery
Uses of gold
Jewellery
Electrical components
Uses of titanium
Aircraft
Space craft
Tooth implants
Uses of tin
Coatings for food cans
Uses of low carbon steel
Car bodies
Nuts
Bolts
Uses of medium carbon steel
Gardening tools
Uses of cast iron
Engine blocks
Pans
Uses of stainless steel
Cutlery
Sinks
Uses of high speed steel
Drill bits
Router bits
Uses of die steel
Fine press tools
Uses of bronze
Coins
Statues
Uses of brass
Ornaments
Instruments
Uses of duralumin
Aircraft parts
Uses of pewter
Decorative items
Photo frames