Metals (finish this)

Question 1

Cast-Iron

Answer 1

FERROUS METAL
Hard skin soft core, strong under compression but cannot be forged.
USES
heavy crushing machinery, car brake discs, Vice or machine parts

Question 2

Mild steel

Answer 2

FERROUS METAL
Tough, ductile and malleable. Poor resistance to corrosion cannot be hardened and tempered.
USES
Nails, screws, car bodies, furniture frames, Building frames and structures.

Question 3

Medium carbon steel

Answer 3

FERROUS METAL
Strong and hard but less ductile, tough or malleable
USES
Garden tools, springs

Question 4

High carbon steel

Answer 4

FERROUS METAL
Very hard, difficult to cut and less ductile, tough or malleable
USES
Screwdrivers, scissors, chisels

Question 5

Stainless Steel

Answer 5

FERROUS METAL
Hard and tough but very good resistance to corrosion
USES
Sinks, cutlery, work surfaces, dishes

Question 6

High speed steel

Answer 6

FERROUS METAL
Vey hard, resistant to friction and can only be sharpened by grinding.
USES
Lathe cutting tools, Drills, Milling cutters

Question 7

Copper

Answer 7

NON-FERROUS

Malleable, ductile and tough. Good conductor of heat and electricity. easily joined green pa