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Performance of Metals Flashcards

1
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what are ferrous metals?

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Contain iron, are magnetic and can rust

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what are non-ferrous metals?

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don’t contain iron, non magnetic and cant rust

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3
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what are alloys?

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combination of two or more metals

-both ferrous and non ferrous metals

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4
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how are Iron and Aluminum extracted?

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  • Bauxite is aluminum ore and is extracted by electrolysis

- iron ore is extracted via heat and carbon

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5
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what metals are ferrous?

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-Low carbon steel, medium carbon steel and cast iron

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6
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Properties of low carbon steel + 1 use

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-malleable
-ductile
-relatively inexpensive
good tensile strength
-easy to weld
- used for nuts and bolts

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7
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Properties of Medium carbon steel + 1 use

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  • less ductile than low carbon steel
  • hard
  • malleable
  • tough
  • good tensile strength
  • used for train tracks
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8
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Properties of White Cast Iron + 1 use

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  • resistant to abrasion
  • hard and brittle
  • good tensile strength
  • cast with little shrinkage
  • extrusion nozzles , industrial rollers, dies
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9
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Properties of Grey Cast Iron + 1 use

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  • distributes heat evenly
  • withstands compression
  • resistant to oxidation
  • brittle with low impact resistance
  • used for radiators
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10
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what is Hardness?

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resistance to abrasion and wear

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11
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what is Toughness?

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ability to absorb energy/impact without cracking

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12
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what is malleability?

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withstand deformation and retain new shape

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13
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what factors determine malleablity?

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bent, pressed or manipulated without fracture

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14
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what is ductility?

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ability to be drawn and stretched without breaking

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what is Elasticity?

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resistance to distort then return to its original shape

-the point it turns from elastic to plastic deformation

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16
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what is bending?

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ability to bend without breaking

17
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what is compression strength?

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ability to withstand compression

18
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what is density?

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how much it weighs

19
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what metals are non-ferrous? [7]

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aluminum, zinc, copper, silver , gold, titanium and tin

20
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What are the properties of aluminum + 1 use

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  • good strength to weight ratio
  • most abundant metal
  • corrosion resistant
  • soft and malleable
  • bike parts, drink cans
21
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What are the properties of copper + 1 use

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  • malleable
  • ductile
  • conductor of heat and electricity
  • electrical wire and hot water pipes
22
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What are the properties of zinc + 1 use

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  • ductile
  • easily worked
  • corrosion resistant
  • used in batteries
  • sacrificial metal for boats
  • usually alloyed
23
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What are the properties of silver + 1 use

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  • electric and thermal conductor
  • ductile
  • jewellery , cutlery [often plated]
24
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What are the properties of gold + 1 use

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  • ductile and malleable
  • resistant to air, water, alkali’s and acids
  • doesn’t tarnish
  • jewellery, electronics
25
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What are the properties of titanium + 1 use

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  • low density
  • high melting point
  • corrosion resistant
  • good strength to weight ratio
  • golf clubs and implants
26
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What are the properties of tin + 1 use

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  • soft
  • malleable
  • corrosion resistant
  • solder for electronics
27
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what are the 3 ferrous alloys?

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stainless steel, die steel and high speed steel [HSS]

28
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What are the properties of stainless steel + 1 use

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  • impact resistant
  • corrosion resistant
  • medical and catering equipment
29
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What are the properties of die steel + 1 use

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  • dimensional stability
  • corrosion resistant
  • dies for casting
30
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What are the properties of high speed steel + 1 use

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  • hard and tough
  • withstand high temperatures
  • drill bits and kitchen knives
31
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what are the 4 non-ferrous alloys?

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bronze, brass, duralumin and pewter

32
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What are the properties of brass + 1 use

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  • low melting point
  • self lubricating
  • conductor of heat and electricity
  • musical instruments
33
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What are the properties of bronze + 1 use

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  • corrosion resistant
  • brittle
  • bells and coins
34
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What are the properties of duralumin + 1 use

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  • good strength to weight ratio
  • ductile and malleable
  • oxidizes for a protective layer
  • walking poles, aircraft parts
35
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What are the properties of pewter + 1 use

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  • low melting point
  • soft and malleable
  • trophies , tankards

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