- Properties of Metals Flashcards
1
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Iron - Properties
A
- Magnetic
- Conducts heat
- Conducts electricity
2
Q
Iron - Uses
A
- Magnets
- Transformer iron cores
3
Q
Low Carbon Steel - Properties
A
- Strong
- Ductile
- Malleable
- Poor corrosion resistance
4
Q
Low Carbon Steel - Uses
A
- Car body panels
5
Q
High Carbon Steel - Properties
A
- Hard
- Very strong
- Wear-resistant
- More brittle than low carbon steel
6
Q
High Carbon Steel - Uses
A
- Cutting tools
- Ball bearings
- Railway lines
7
Q
Stainless Steel - Properties
A
- Corrosion-resistant
8
Q
Stainless Steel - Uses
A
- Cutlery
- Kitchen equipment
9
Q
Aluminium - Properties
A
- Strong
- Low density
- Good conductor of heat/electricity
- Corrosion-resistant
- Non-toxic
10
Q
Aluminium - Uses
A
- Over head power cables
- Saucepans
- Aluminium foil
- Window frames (greenhouses)
- Drinks cans
- Aeroplane/car bodies
11
Q
Copper - Properties
A
- Very good conductor of heat/electricity
- Malleable
- Ductile
- Attractive colour
- Lustrous
12
Q
Copper - Uses
A
- Alloys (Brass/Bronze)
- Jewellery/ornaments
- Piping
- Wires (circuits/motors)
- Copper saucepan bases
- Electroplating using electrolysis
13
Q
Titanium - Properties
A
- Hard
- Strong
- Low density
- Corrosion-resistant
- High melting point
14
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Titanium - Uses
A
- Engine and industrial parts
- Strengthening steel
- Medical implants
- Jewellery
- Sports equipment (rackets)
