The Uses of Iron Depend on Its Properties Flashcards
What can adding other materials to the iron do?
Change its properties - very useful
What is wrought iron?
Almost completely pure iron
Malleable - used to make ornamental Hayes and railings
What can you also mix iron with other elements to make?
Alloys
What is cast iron, what is it like and what is it used for?
Mixture of iron, carbon and silicon
Very hard, but brittle
Used for man hole covers and some cooking pans
What is steel, what is it like and what is it used for?
An alloy made of iron, carbon and (usually) other metals
Harder than pure iron, can still be ha,Merced though
Great for making car bodies and girders
What is the main problem with iron?
It corrodes easily
What is stainless steel and what is it used for?
An alloy made of iron and chromium that doesn’t rust
Used for cutlery and cooking pans
