Metals Flashcards
Types of Ferrous metals?
Low carbon steel
Medium carbon steel
High 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
Types of non-ferrous alloys?
Bronze
Brass
Duralumin
Pewter
Types of stock forms?
Sheet
Plate
Bar
Tube
Structural
Properties of aluminium?
Lightweight
Corrosion resistant
Electrical conductor
Malleable
Properties of copper?
Ductile
Malleable
Good electrical and thermal conductor
Properties of zinc?
Low melting point
Good corrosion resistance
Properties of silver?
Malleable
Ductile
Can be soldered
Properties of gold?
Mealleable
Ductile
Can be soldered
Properties of titanium?
Hard
Lightweight
Resistance corrosion
Properties of tin?
Ductile
Malleable
Low melting point