Metals Flashcards
1
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What is a ferrous metal?
A
A metal that contains Iron
2
Q
What are the properties and characteristics of aluminium?
A
- non-ferrous
- lightweight
- Ductile
- Conductor
- 660° c melting point
- can be heat welded using MIG and TIG methods
3
Q
What are properties and characteristics of Copper?
A
- Ductile
- melleable
- tough
- Corrosion resistant
- can be soldered and brazed
- 1083° melting point
4
Q
What are the porperties of mild steel?
A
-Ductile
-high tensile strength
-malleable
- poor resistance to corrosion
1427° melting point
5
Q
What are the properties of stainless steel?
A
- Tough
- Hard
- Corrosion resistant
- 18% chrome, 8% nickle
- melting point 1510°
6
Q
What are the properties of cast Iron?
A
- Hard outer skin but brittle core
- good under compresion
- 3.5% carbon
- 1,149° meliting point
7
Q
What is an Alloy?
A
It is a metal made of two or more metals, or two or more elements, one of which must be a metal
8
Q
What are the key characteristics of Bronze?
A
- Tough
- Corrosion resistant
- can be cast
- 90% copper, 10% tin
9
Q
What are the key characteristics of Brass?
A
- Corrosion resistant
- good conductor
- low melting point casts well
- 65% copper, 35% zinc
10
Q
What are the properties of Tungsten?
A
- One of the toughest materials in nature
- very dense
- resistance to corrosion
- high tensile strength
