The Composition, Properties and Uses of Alloy Flashcards
1
Q
Name the types of alloy. (6 types)
A
- Duralumin
- Bronze
- Brass
- Steel
- Stainless steel
- Pewter
2
Q
What is the composition for Bronze?
A
- Copper (90%)
- Tin (10%)
3
Q
What is the composition for Brass?
A
- Copper (70%)
- Zinc (30%)
4
Q
What is the composition for Steel?
A
- Carbon (2%)
- Iron (98%)
5
Q
State the composition for Stainless Steel.
A
- Carbon (1%)
- Iron (73%)
- Nickel (8%)
- Chromium (`18%)
6
Q
Composition of Duralumin?
A
- Aluminium (93%)
- Copper (3%)
- Manganese (1%)
- Magnesium (3%)
7
Q
Composition of Pewter?
A
- Tin (95%)
- Antimony (3.5%)
- Copper (1.5%)
8
Q
State the characteristic and function of steel….
A
- hard, strong and malleable
- Use for frameworks of building structure
9
Q
Brass… what is that
characteristic and function
A
- Not easily corroded
- Use for making keys
- Musical instrument production
10
Q
What is the C&F for pewter?
A
- shiny and resistant to corrosion
- decorations (ornaments)
11
Q
C&F for Duralumin….
A
- Light and strong
- Use to build plane bodies
12
Q
Function of Bronze
A
- shiny and strong
- make medals and statues
13
Q
What is the C&F of Stainless Steel?
A
- Strong and resistant to corrosion
- Production and cutleries
- Use for surgical instruments
