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How are metals made?

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They are extracted from metal ores which are processed and refined

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What is an alloy?

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An alloy is a metal created by 2 or more metals/ substances to create improved properties

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Does ferrous or non-ferrous contain iron?

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Ferrous metals contain iron

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Does ferrous or non-ferrous rusts/corrodes easily?

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Ferrous rusts easily

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How to prevent rust on ferrous metals?

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Have a protective layer (oil, wax, paint…)

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Does ferrous or non-ferrous conduct?

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Non-ferrous conducts

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Which is more expensive ferrous or non-ferrous?

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Non-ferrous is more expensive

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Is ferrous or non-ferrous magnetic?

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Ferrous is magnetic

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What are low carbon steels properties?

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Tough, weldable and costs less than stainless steel

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10
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What are the uses of low carbon steel?

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Wires and vehicle bodies

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What are stainless steels properties?

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Durable, temperature resistant and low maintenance

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What are uses of stainless steel?

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Utensils and architecture

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What are the properties of aluminium?

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Corrosion resistant, non-sparking and non-magnetic

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What is aluminium used for?

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Foils and utensils

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What are the properties of copper?

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Corrosion resistant, malleable and conductive

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16
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What is copper used for?

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Computers and electrical equipment

17
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What is the alloy bronze made from?

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Copper and tin

18
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What are bronze’s properties?

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Corrosion resistant, ductile and high melting point

19
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What is bronze used for?

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Bearings and guitar + piano strings

20
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What is the alloy brass made from?

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Copper and zinc

21
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What are brass’s properties?

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Soft, corrosion resistant and heat conductor

22
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What is brass’s uses?

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Musical instruments and tubing + piping

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