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Metals - Ferrous, Non Ferrous and Alloys Flashcards

1
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Ferrous, non ferrous or alloy

Aluminium

A

Non ferrous metal

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Ferrous, non ferrous or alloy

Cast Iron

A

Ferrous

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Ferrous, non ferrous or alloy

Mild steel

A

Ferrous

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4
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Ferrous, non ferrous or alloy

Copper

A

Non ferrous

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5
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Ferrous, non ferrous or alloy

Tin

A

Non Ferrous

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Ferrous, non ferrous or alloy

Stainless steel

A

Ferrous

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7
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Mechanical properties of aluminium (2)

A

ductile, malleable,

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8
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Tin properties (4)

A

Soft, malleable, weak, resistant to corrosion

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9
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Aluminium uses (2)

A

Kitchen equipment, window frames

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Iron properties (3)

A

Corrodes by rusting, hard shell but soft underneath, brittle

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Stainless steel properties (3)

A

tough, Hard, resistant to corrosion

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12
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Tin uses (1)

A

Coating steel

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13
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Cast Iron uses (1)

A

Machine parts

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14
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Copper uses (3)

A

Water pipes, wires, decorations

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15
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Stainless steel uses (2)

A

Cutlery, kitchen equipment

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16
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Ferrous, non ferrous or alloy

Bronze

A

Alloy

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17
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Ferrous, non ferrous or alloy

Brass

A

Alloy

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18
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Ferrous, non ferrous or alloy

Sterling steel

A

Alloy

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19
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Physical properties of Bronze properties (5)

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high melting point

20
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Mechanical properties of Brass (4)

A

Strong, ductile, hard, wear-resistant

21
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Bronze uses (2)

A

Coins, medals, statues

22
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Sterling silver properties (4)

A

Cheap, malleable, ductile, good conductor of heat and electricity

23
Q

True or False

Sterling silver is used to make Jewellery

24
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Ferrous metal properties

A

Magnetic
Rust when wet
Contain iron

25
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Non ferrous properties

A

Are NOT Magnetic

Don’t rust but can Oxidise

26
Q

True or false

Aluminium is a good thermal and electrical conductor

27
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Why is aluminium used for aircraft bodies?

A

Low density

27
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Everyday uses for aluminium (2)

A

Drinks cans and cooking utensils

27
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Mechanical properties of Copper (3)

A

Ductile, Tough and malleable

27
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Why is copper used for electrical wires, circuits and hot water tanks?

A

Good electrical and thermal conductor

28
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Mechanical properties of mild steel

A

Ductile, high tensile strength, tough, malleable

29
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True or false

Mild Steel is used for car parts

30
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What metal are Nuts, Bolts, Washers and Screws made from?

A

Mild steel

31
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Why is stainless steel used in kitchens?

A

Resistant to corrosion from water.

32
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True or false

Bronze is not very resistant to corrosion

33
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Mechanical properties of bronze (2)

A

Brittle, ductile

34
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What metal is the Statue of Liberty made of?

35
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Other Brass Properties (3)

A

Good thermal and electric conductor, corrosion resistant

36
Q

Ferrous, non ferrous or alloy

Tungsten

37
Q

True or false

Tungsten is one of the toughest materials on the planet

38
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Mechanical properties of Tungsten (3)

A

Tough, high tensile strength, very dense

39
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Tungsten uses (2)

A

High speed cutting tools - circular saw blade, drill bits

40
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What is a ferrous metal?

A

A metal that contains Iron

41
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What is a non ferrous metal?

A

Metals that do not contain Iron

42
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What is a metal alloy?

A

A metal made of two or more metals or elements (one of which must be a metal

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