Properties of metals and Alloys Flashcards
1
Q
name some good characteristics of metal
A
- strong
- can be hammered or bent
- conducts electricity
2
Q
name some good things about copper
A
- good conductor of electricity
- strong
- can be bent
- doesn’t react with water
3
Q
name some good things about aluminium
A
- forms hard strong alloys
- corrosion-resistant
4
Q
name some good things about titanium
A
- strong
- corrosion-resistant
5
Q
what should replacement hips be made from?
A
- titanium as wont corrode and is light
6
Q
what are the 3 types of steel and there properties and uses?
A
- low carbon steel
properties: easily shaped
uses: car bodies - high carbon steel
properties: hard & flexible
uses: bridges - stainless steel
poperties: corrosion- resistant
uses: cutlery
7
Q
how is an alloy made?
A
mix 2 metals together➡️creates an alloy
8
Q
how is bronze made?
A
copper and tin
