Module 2 - non ferrous metals - manufacturing and changing properties Flashcards
What are the 4 Major alloying elements?
Nickle, Copper, Magnesium, and Aluminium
What are the characteristics of non-ferrous metals?
Low density, high corrosion resistance, ductile, and conductive
What are some properties of Titanium?
Heat resistance, Light weight, and corrosion resistance.
What are the four types of Glasses?
Annealed Glass, Safety Glass, Tempered Glass, and Laminated Glass.
In what environment are non-ferrous metals used?
Corrosive environment because non-ferrous metals have good corrosion resistance
What are some properties of Aluminium?
Corrosion resistance is lightweight, easy to form, and offers a good strength-to-weight ratio.
What are the two commonly used elements for a copper alloy?
Brass and bronze, with brass being an alloy of copper and zinc while bronze consists of copper and tin alloy
What is the difference between Laminated and and Safety glass
Safety glass is both tempered and laminated whereas laminated consists of two layers, a glass, and a polymer.
What is a solid solution hardening?
It is a process used to strengthen pure metals by combining two metals.
What are nickel-based alloys known for?
The ability to operate at high temperatures, corrosion resistance and elevated temperature strength.
What temperature is glass tempered at?
Heated at around 650 degrees celsius
Why is pure magnesium combined with other metals?
Pure magnesium has poor ductility and is highly flammable, and combining it
with other metals improves these properties at high temperatures.
What are some properties of ceramics?
Ceramics are typically hard, chemically non-reactive and do not generally conduct electricity. Clay, bricks, and tiles are some best-known examples.
What is alloying?
Alloying is the process of mixing two or more molten metals and casting.
