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Metals Flashcards

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Properties of cast iron

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Hard surface but brittle soft core, strong compressive strength, cheap

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Properties of Low carbon steel (mild steel)

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Good tensile strength, tough, malleable, poor corrosion resistance

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Properties of high carbon steel (tool steel)

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Hard and brittle, less tough, malleable or ductile than medium carbon steel

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Properties of aluminium

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Lightweight, soft, ductile and malleable, good conductor of heat and electricity, corrosion resistant

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Properties of copper

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Extremely ductille and malleable, excellent conductor of heat and electricity, easily soldered and corrosion resistant

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Properties of zinc

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Weak when pure, high corrosion resistance low melting point, easily worked

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Properties of tin

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Soft, ductile, malleable low melting point, excellent corrosion resistance

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Properties of brass

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Strong and ductile, casts well, corrosion resistant, conductor of heat and electricity

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Properties of stainless steel

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Hard and tough, excellent resistance to corrosion

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Properties of duralumin

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Strong soft malleable, excellent corrosion resistance, lightweight

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Uses of cast iron

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Vices, car brake discs, cylinder blocks, manhole covers

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Uses of low carbon steel

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Car bodies, nuts, bolts, screws, RSJ’s and grinders

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Uses of high carbon steel

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Screwdrivers, chisels, taps and dies

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Uses of aluminium

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Aeroplane bodies, high end car chassis, cans, cooking pans, bike frames

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Uses of copper

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Plumbing fittings, hot water tanks, electrical wire

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Uses of zinc

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Galvanised coating in crash barriers, corrugated roofing, intricate die cast products

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Uses of tin

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Coatings on food and drinks cans, solders

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Uses of brass

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Castings, forgings, taps, wood screws

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Uses of stainless steel

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Sinks, cutlery, surgical equipment, homewares

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Uses of duralumin

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Aircraft structure and fixings, suspension applications, fuel tanks

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