Non-Ferrous Metals

Question 0

Copper is now made from what?

Answer 0

Low Grade sulfide and oxide ores refined to remove impurities such as arsenic and sulfer

Question 1

Copper was historically found in what?

Answer 1

Rocks

Question 2

Pure copper has a purity percent of…

Answer 2

99.88%

Question 3

Pure copper is used in what industries?

Answer 3

Plumbing and electrical

Question 4

True or false: Copper is not malleable

Answer 4

False.

Question 5

Name some characteristics of copp

Answer 5

Malleable
Redish color
Good Electrical conductor
Easily cast
Corrosive resistant

Question 6

Brass is copper with what element added to it?

Answer 6

Zinc.

Question 7

Name some non-ferrous metals

Answer 7

Gold
Silver
Copper
Brass
Bronze
Magnesium

Question 8

What ore is aluminum made from?

Answer 8

bauxite

Question 9

What metal is the most abundant in the earths crust?

Answer 9

Aluminum

Question 10

Aluminum was first discovered under what conditions

Answer 10

Laboratory conditions

Question 11

What year was aluminum discovered?

Answer 11

1825

Question 12

What two metals are lighter than aluminum?

Answer 12

Berylium and magnesium

Question 13

What happens to aluminum in sub zero conditions?

Answer 13

It’s strength is increased while maintaining its ductility

Question 14

Aluminum protects itself from corrosion by doing what?

Answer 14

Forms its own oxide coating

Question 15

Does aluminum spark when ground?

Answer 15

No

Question 16

Many aluminum alloys start to lose their strength at what temperature?

Answer 16

500 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 17

What is the density of aluminum?

Answer 17

2700kg per meter cubed

Question 18

What is the density of Steel?

Answer 18

7800 kg per meter cubed.

Question 19

What is the melting point of aluminum?

Answer 19

660F