Types Of Metals 🚱😤

Question 1

Ferrous?

Answer 1

Has iron in it🥹

Question 2

Non-ferrous?

Answer 2

Has No iron in it💔

Question 3

Alloys?

Answer 3

Combination of two or more metallic elements

Question 4

dis/advantages of low carbon steel

Answer 4

-easy to cut
-easy to form
-least expensive
-easy to weld

-low corrosion resistance
-Low tensile strength
-unsuitable for load bearing applications

Question 5

2 dis/advantages of medium carbon steel

Answer 5

-Greater strength and toughness
-resistance to wear

-not ductile, can’t be bent easily
-more expensive than low
-can’t be easily moulded

Question 6

2 dis/advantages of high carbon steel

Answer 6

-high durability
-very durable
-sustainable
-safe to use

-can’t be bent easily
-difficult to work with
-hard to mould
Susceptible to rust/corrosion

Question 7

2 dis/advantages of Cast iron

Answer 7

-very durable
-affordable
-natural non-stick
-heat retention

-Extremely heavy
-can rust if not seasoned
-poor heat conductor
-can add iron to your food

Question 8

2 dis/advantages of Aluminium

Answer 8

-versatile metal
-light weight
-corrosion resistant
-recyclable
-odourless & impermeable
-ductile
-electrical & thermal confuctivity

-high costs compared to steel
-low fracture toughness
-limited performance at high temp

Question 9

2 dis/advantages of copper

Answer 9

-resistant to corrosion
-long lasting
-high mechanical strength
-high temperature resistant
-UV degradation resistant

-cost
-quite weak of a material
-it oxidizes
-prone to being stolen

Question 10

2 dis/advantages of zinc

Answer 10

-ductile
-high impact strength

-low toughness
-brittle

Question 11

2 dis/advantages of tin

Answer 11

-soft and malleable
-ductile
-electricity conductor
-resistant to corrosion
-non toxic metal

-unsuitable for high temperature

Question 12

2 dis/advantages stainless steel

Answer 12

-incredible heat resistance
-excellent corrosion resistance
-strong and durable
-easily cleaned and maintained
-high and low temp resistant
-excellent fracture toughness

-hard to machine and weld
-expensive

Question 13

2 dis/advantages of duralumin
(Aluminium and copper)

Answer 13

-very ductile
-soft
-lightweight
-high tensile strength
-workable under normal temp

-susceptible to corrosion
-susceptible to oxidation
-can become brittle from fatigue

Question 14

2 dis/advantages of brass
(Copper and zinc)

Answer 14

-durable
-fire resistant
-versatile
-corrosion resistant
-retains original properties
-ductile
-malleable

-susceptible to oxidisation
-low strength
-maintenance needed
-heavy weight
-lead content
-cost

Question 15

2 dis/advantages of titanium

Answer 15

-high strength
-high melting point
-corrosion resistant
-lightweight
-recyclable
-low density

-not suitable for high temp
-cost
-low thermal conductivity

Question 16

2 dis/advantages of mild steel

Answer 16

-high tensile strength
-high impact strength
-magnetic material
-good malleability
-suitable for various heat treatments

-less robust than other steels
-lower corrosion resistance
-harder to weld with
-less heat resistant