Metals

Question 1

Ferrous metals

Answer 1

Metals that contain mainly ferrite or iron, they will rust and are magnetic

Question 2

Non-Ferrous metals

Answer 2

metals that contain no iron such as aluminium tin and cooper, they do not rust and are not magnetic

Question 3

Alloys Metal

Answer 3

formed by mixing two or more alloys, e.g stainless steel

Question 4

Aluminium

Answer 4

Lightweight, Corrosion resistant, Good conductor,
can crack under stress.
does not withstand great loads.
aircraft industry, castings, engine components.

Question 5

Copper

Answer 5

Good conductor of heat and electricity, corrosion resistant.
danger of electrolysis if joined to iron pipes.
When worked requires constant annealing.
Electrical cables, central heating, printed circuits

Question 6

zinc

Answer 6

Corrosion resistant.
When worked will become brittle.
Castings,Batteries,Galvanising

Question 7

Stainless Steel

Answer 7

Consists of: chromium,nickel,steel
corrosion resistant
Expensive and hard to cut

Question 8

Duralium

Answer 8

Consists of: Aluminium, copper, magnesium, manganese.
lightweight, strong
automobile industry.

Question 9

Brass

Answer 9

Consists of: Zinc, copper
Casts wel, easy to machine, good conductor of heat and electricity.
susceptible to cracking, needs to be annealed.
central heating valves, electrical components.