Alloys Flashcards by Kate Vincent | Brainscape

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Gold (less than 24 carat)

A

Gold + silver/platinum/zinc/copper

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Bronze

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Copper + Tin

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Brass

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Copper + Zinc

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Magnalium

A

Magnesium + Aluminium

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Tool steel

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Tungsten + Iron

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Stainless steel

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Chromium/nickel + iron

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High carbon steel

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Iron + Carbon

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Low Carbon Steel

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Iron + Carbon

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Aeroplane parts

A

Magnalium

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Jewellery

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Gold (less than 24 carat)

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Car body Parts

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Low carbon steel

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Musical instruments / door knobs / locks

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Brass

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Construction

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High carbon steel

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Statues / coins / bells

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Bronze

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Cutlery / Washing Machines / Dishwashers

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Stainless Steel

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Drill bits / Machines

A

Tool steel

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Why is tool steel good for Drill bits and Machines?

A

Made of Tungsten + Iron
So high melting point

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Why is stainless steel good for dishwashers?

A

Made of Iron + Chromium/Nickel
It doesn’t rust easily

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Why is high carbon steel good for construction?

A

Made of Iron + Carbon

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Why is low carbon steel good for car body parts?

A

Carbon + Iron
So easy to shape / as malleable

Q

Why is magnallium good for plane parts?

A

Made of magnesium + Aluminium
Very light

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Why is gold good for jewllery?

A

Very malleable

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Why is brass good for musical instruments?

A

Copper + Zinc
Very malleable + doesn’t rust

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Why is Bronze good for statues / bells / coins?

A

Copper + tin
Strong, Hard, Corrosion resistant

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What is stainless steel coated in?

A

Chromium

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Galvanised steel?

A

Zinc + Iron

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Peuter

A

Tin + Copper + Antimony + and other metals

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Doralumin

A

Al