Non-ferrous metals Flashcards
Aluminium
Lightweight, ductile, malleable, corrsion resistant, electrical and thermal conductor, can be MIG and TIG welded
Melting temp - 660°C
Copper
Ductile, malleable, tough, corrosion resistant, good electrical and thermal conductor, can be soldered and brazed
Melting temp - 1,083°C
Zinc
Low melting point, good corrosion resistant, can be soldered
Melting temp - 420°C
Silver
Malleable, ductille, corrosion resistant, can be soldered
Melting temp - 962°C
Gold
Malleable, ductille, corrosion resistant, can be soldered
Melting temp - 1,063°C
Titanium
Hard, similar strength to steels but more lightweight, high resistance to corrosion
Melting temp - 1,668°C
Tin
Ductile, malleable, low melting point, corrosion resistant
Melting temp - 232°C