Metals Flashcards
Alloys
when a metal is combined with
one or more other metals
Ferrous
contain iron
Non Ferrous
do not contain iron
Purr Ferrous Metal
cast iron
wrought iron
Ferrous Metal that contains steel
mild steel
medium carbon steel
high carbon steel
stainless steel
high speed steel
tool/die steel
Non Ferrous Metals examples
Aluminium
Duralumin
Copper
Brass
Bronze
Zinc
Gold
Silver
Tin
Titanium
Ferrous Metals – Mild Steel
magnetic, tough, Strong
Nuts, bolts
Ferrous Metals – Stainless Steel
Tough, wear-resistant, corrosion-resistant
Sinks
Ferrous Metals – Tool/Die Steel
hard, durable, tough
extruder dies
Ferrous Metals – High Speed Steel
Very hard
Cutting tools
Ferrous Metals – Wrought Iron
tough, malleable, ductile
decorative gates
Ferrous Metals – Cast Iron
Hard, very brittle
radiators
Non Ferrous Metals - Aluminium
Resists corrosion, low density, good conductor
Cookware
Non Ferrous Metals - Duralumin
Low density, hard, high tensile strength
car body panels
Non Ferrous Metals - Copper
Ductile, excellent conductivity
cable
Non Ferrous Metals - Brass
Hard, durable, corrosion resistant
Locks
Non Ferrous Metals - Bronze
Very durable, very corrosion resistant
bells
Non Ferrous Metals - Zinc
Corrosion resistant, brittle, high fusibility
gears
Non Ferrous Metals – Gold
malleable metal, soft, excellent
conductivity
electrical contacts
Non Ferrous Metals – Silver
highest conductivity, Strong, ductile
Jewellery
Non Ferrous Metals - Tin
Soft, pliable, corrosion resistant
solder
Non Ferrous Metals - Titanium
corrosion resistance,
high strength-to-weight ratio
Jewellery