Alloys

Question 1

What is Brass?

Answer 1

Hard yellow metal
65% copper, 35% zinc
Often cast, machined and chromium plated

Question 2

What are the uses of Brass?

Answer 2

Decorative Metal Work eg. door handles, candlesticks

Plumbing accessories

Question 3

What is Guilding Metal?

Answer 3

85% Copper 15% Zinc

Darker than Brass

Question 4

What are the uses of Guilding Metal?

Answer 4

Architectural Metal
Jewellery
Sheet metal sculptures

Question 5

What is Pewter?

Answer 5

Lead free
Easily cast
92% Tin, 6% Antimony, 2% Copper

Question 6

What are the uses of Pewter?

Answer 6

Drinking Tankards
Jewellery
Picture Frames
Decorative Gifts

Question 7

What is Casting Alloy?

Answer 7

Mainly Aluminium with 3% Copper, 5% Silicon

Looks like Pure Aluminium

Question 8

What are the uses of Casting Alloy?

Answer 8

Sand Casting

Die casting engine components eg. Motorcycles

Question 9

What is Duralimin?

Answer 9

Aluminium Alloy
Nearly as strong as Steel but much lighter
Mainly Aluminium, 4% Copper, 1% Manganese and Magnesium

Question 10

What are the uses of Duralimin?

Answer 10

Aircraft Bodies
Cars
Door Handles