metals

Question 1

what is a ferrous metal?

Answer 1

a metal that contains iron.

Question 2

what is a non ferrous metal?

Answer 2

a metal that does not contain iron.

Question 3

name 3 ferrous metals

Answer 3

iron
mild steel
stainless steel

Question 4

name 3 non ferrous metals

Answer 4

alluminium
solder
lead

Question 5

properties and an application of mild steel

Answer 5

tough
high tensile strength
rusts easily
used workshops and general metal products

Question 6

properties and an application of cast iron

Answer 6

strong but brittle
high compressive strength
used for castings,manhole covers and gates

Question 7

properties and an application of aluminium

Answer 7

ductile
malleable
light
used in window frames,aircraft,kitchen ware

Question 8

properties and an application of lead

Answer 8

soft
heavy
ductile
used in solders,batteries,roofing

Question 9

properties and an application of brass

Answer 9

hard
conducts electricity
machines well
used for electrical fittings,instruments and ornaments