Types Of Metals Flashcards
What is Aluminium?
Aluminium is remarkable for it’s low density and it’s ability to resist coorosion
What is Copper?
It is a very ductile metal with a high thermal and electrical conductivity.
What is zinc?
It is used to make alloys and to give iron and steel a protective coating. Used to galvanize steel metals to make a nice finish.
What is an alloy?
Name an example of an alloy?
An alloy is a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion.
An example of an alloy is cast iron.
What is a ferrous metal?
Name an example of a ferrous metal?
A ferrous metal is a type of metal that are prized for their tensile strength and durability. Ferrous metals have a high carbon content which generally makes them vulnerable to rust when exposed to moisture.
An example of a ferrous metal is a tin and cast iron.
What is a non-ferrous metal?
Name an example of a non-ferrous metal?
Non-ferrous metals or alloys are materials that are not iron-based. Non-ferrous metals are found in the Earth as chemical compounds.
Some example of non-ferrous metals include aluminum, nickel, lead, tin, silver, and zinc.
