Properties of metals Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 properties of metals
A
- Strong
- Good at conducting heat
- Good at conducting electricity
2
Q
Properties of Aluminium? 3 points
A
Corrosion resistant, low density and forms strong alloys
3
Q
Properties of Titanium? 3 points
A
Low density, very strong and corrosion resistant
4
Q
Properties of Copper?
A
Good conductor of electricity, hard, strong, malleable, doesn’t react with water.
5
Q
What is metal fatigue and how does this occur?
A
Happens when strains and stresses are put on metals repeatedly for a long period of time. Can be very dangerous.
