Metals

Question 1

Give ferrous or non-ferrous, properties and principle uses of: Mild Steel

Answer 1

Ferrous
Tough, ductile, malleable, good tensile strength, it will rust if in constant contact with water
Nuts and bolts, car bodies, building girders

Question 2

Give ferrous or non-ferrous, properties and principle uses of: High Carbon Steel

Answer 2

Ferrous
Very tough and very hard, resistant to abrasion
Used for most tools- Chisels, screwdrivers, saws, etc

Question 3

Give ferrous or non-ferrous, properties and principle uses of: Stainless Steel

Answer 3

Ferrous
Hard and tough, resistant to wear and corrosion
Cutlery and kitchen equipment

Question 4

Give ferrous or non-ferrous, properties and principle uses of: High Speed Steel

Answer 4

Ferrous
Brittle but resistant to wear
Milling cutters and lathe tools

Question 5

Give ferrous or non-ferrous, properties and principle uses of: Aluminium

Answer 5

Non-ferrous
Light in colour although it can be polished like a mirror like appearance, it is very light in weight
Cooking foil, window frames, ladders, etc

Question 6

Give ferrous or non-ferrous, properties and principle uses of: Copper

Answer 6

Non-ferrous
Ductile and malleable metal, it is often red/brown in colour, it is a very good conductor of heat and electricity
Plumbing and electrical components such as electrical wires

Question 7

Give ferrous or non-ferrous, properties and principle uses of: Tin

Answer 7

Non-ferrous

Very ductile and very malleable, it is resistant to corrosion from moisture, it is bright silver in appearance

Question 8

Give ferrous or non-ferrous, properties and principle uses of: Zinc

Answer 8

Non-ferrous
Very resistant to corrosion from moisture, very weak
Coating on screws, steel buckets, used to galvanise metals

Question 9

Give ferrous or non-ferrous, properties and principle uses of: Brass

Answer 9

Non-ferrous
Alloy of copper and zinc, resistant to corrosion, fairly hard, good conductor of heat and electricity
Decorative metal work such as door handles, musical instruments

Question 10

Give ferrous or non-ferrous, properties and principle uses of: Cast Iron

Answer 10

Ferrous
Hard skin but softer underneath, but brittle and it corrodes by rusting, very good with compression
Metalwork vices, manhole covers and car brake discs etc