metals Flashcards

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what are ferrous metals

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generally ferrous metals, tent to corrode (rust) so need some form of protection against corrosion. Almost all are magnetic

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2
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what are non ferrous

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they do not contain iron therefore not corrode

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3
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name the 3 ferrous metals

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mild steel
stainless steel
carbon steel

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4
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name the 3 non ferrous metals

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copper
aluminium
brass

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5
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what type of metal is mild steel

A

ferrous metals

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6
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what type of metal is stainless steel

A

ferrous metals

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7
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what type of metal is carbon steel

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ferrous metals

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8
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what type of metal is copper

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non ferrous metals

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9
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what type of metal is aluminium

A

non ferrous metals

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10
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what type of metal is brass

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non ferrous metals

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11
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what is an alloy

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it is a mixture of metals with other metals

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12
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what is graphene

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graphene is the thinest material in the world
strongest material in the world
most conductive material in the world
most flexible material in the world

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13
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properties of mild steel

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The most common ferrous Metal and the Softest one, quite a cheep and Strong Metal So it is used frequently in TD, Rust easily and can’t be hardened or tempered

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14
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properties of stainless steel

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A Hard metal that won’t rust but is more expensive and harder than mild Steel

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15
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properties of carbon steel

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Harder than mild Steel and Can be tempered and hardened. It will rust and it is not that easy to work.

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16
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properties of copper

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Tough but easily shaped and soldered, as relatively Soft, malleable and ductile conducts heat and electicty Well, Quite expensive

17
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properties of aluminium

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Light, Soft, easily shaped and silvery in colour. Conducts heat and electricity well corrosion resistant but expensive Polishes well.

18
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properties of brass

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Heavy, quite hard and quite strong yellow in colour, looks good Malleable and ductile CORROSION resistance

19
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What are 6 uses of mild steel

A

nuts
bolts
screw
stool legs
washing machine
car body

20
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uses of stainless steel

A

sinks
kettles
cutlery

21
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What are 4 uses of carbon steel

A

sinks
kettles
cutlery
medical equipment

22
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uses of copper

A

water pipes
wires
cisterns

23
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What are 4 uses of aluminium

A

window frames
sauce pans
cooking foil
aircrafts

24
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3 uses of brass

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bathrooms
fittings accessories
electrical parts