Metals, Alloys and Polymers

Question 1

What is a ferrous metal?

Answer 1

A metal that contains iron

Question 2

What are the 3 examples of ferrous metals?

Answer 2

Cast iron
Low carbon steel
High carbon steel

Question 3

What is a non-ferrous metal?

Answer 3

A metal that doesn’t contain iron

Question 4

What are the 5 examples of non-ferrous metals?

Answer 4

Aluminium
Brass
Copper
Tin
Zinc

Question 5

What are thermoforming plastic features?

Answer 5

They are recyclable, bendy and shaped easily with heat

Question 6

What are the 6 examples of thermoforming plastics?

Answer 6

Acrylic
High density polyethylene
Polyethylene terephthalate
Polystyrene
Polyvinyl chloride
Polypropylene

Question 7

What are thermosetting plastic features?

Answer 7

Non-recyclable, rigid and can resist heat well

Question 8

What are the 5 examples of thermosetting plastics?

Answer 8

Epoxy resin
Urea-formaldehyde
Melamine-formaldehyde
Phenol-formaldehyde
Polyester resin