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three main groups of metals

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  • ferrous
  • non- ferrous
  • alloys
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what are ferrous metals mainly composed of?

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ferrite or iron

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two aesthetics of steel (in general)

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  • dull grey colour though some are black with a rough pitted surface due to processes in their production
  • develop a surface oxide over time which is reddish brown
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FERROUS - mild steel -

properties (3 points)

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  • tough
  • malleable
  • magnetic
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FERROUS -mild steel- uses (2 points)

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  • structural steel girders

* car body panels

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FERROUS - mild steel - advantages (4 points)

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  • easily worked and joined even in school work shop
  • relatively cheap
  • widely available
  • can be recycled
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FERROUS -mild steel- disadvantages (2 points)

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  • will oxidise if left unprotected

* can only be case hardened

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FERROUS -stainless steel- properties (3 points)

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  • hard
  • tough
  • excellent corrosion resistance
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FERROUS -stainless steel- uses (4 points)

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  • cutlery
  • kitchen sinks
  • pots and pans
  • surgical instruments
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FERROUS -stainless steel- advantages (4 points)

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  • easily cleaned
  • doesn’t need surface finishing
  • can be recycled
  • high-lustre finish
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FERROUS -stainless steel- disadvantages (2 points)

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  • difficult to use &a join in school workshop

* specialist welding equipment needed for joining

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FERROUS -carbon steel- properties (1 point)

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•ductile

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FERROUS -carbon steel- uses (1 point)

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•nuts,screws,nails +general ironmongery

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FERROUS -carbon steel- advantages (1 point)

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•can be recycled

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FERROUS -carbon steel- disadvantages (2 points)

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  • will oxidise if left unprotected

* can easily be heat treated

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what are non ferrous metals used for because they’re good conductors of heat and electricity?

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electrical power distribution grids e.g. the national grid

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NON-FERROUS -aluminium- properties (6 points)

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  • lightweight
  • soft
  • ductile
  • malleable
  • good heat & electricity conductor
  • good corrosion resistance
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NON-FERROUS-aluminium-uses (4 points)

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  • window frames
  • soft drink cans
  • kitchen foil
  • used in alloys
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NON-FERROUS -aluminium- advantages (3 points)

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  • easily drawn into thin sheets and wires
  • can be recycled
  • easily cast
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NON-FERROUS-aluminium- disadvantages (2 points)

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  • expensive

* difficult to weld as specialist equipment needed

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NON-FERROUS-copper-properties (4 points)

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  • malleable
  • ductile
  • good conductor of heat&electricity
  • corrosion resistant
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NON-FERROUS-copper-uses (3 points)

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  • electric cables
  • plumbing fittings and pipes
  • hot water cylinders
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NON-FERROUS-copper-advantages (3 points)

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  • easily drawn into thin wires
  • can be recycled
  • easily soldered
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NON-FERROUS-copper-disadvantages (2 points)

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  • expensive

* will tarnish over time

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NON-FERROUS-zinc-properties (1 point)
•excellent resistance to corrosion
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NON-FERROUS-zinc-uses (2 points)
* protective coverings for railings and dustbins | * negative battery terminals
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NON-FERROUS-zinc-advantages (1 point)
•can be recycled
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NON-FERROUS- zinc - disadvantages (1 point)
•brittle
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NON-FERROUS- brass (alloy) - properties (3 points)
* good resistance to corrosion * good fluidity, casts well * good conductor or heat and electricity
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NON-FERROUS- brass(alloy)- uses (2 points)
* plumbing fittings | * marine fittings
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NON-FERROUS -brass (alloy)- advantages (4 points)
* can be polished to get high lustre finish * tougher than copper * can be recycled * easily cast and turned
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NON-FERROUS-brass(alloy)-disadvantages (1 point)
•relatively cheap
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what is an alloy ? (+ example)
a metal that is formed by mixing two or more metals and sometimes other elements together e.g. brass --> 65% copper, 35% zinc
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METAL PROPERTIES definition,materials (3), product uses(1) -ductility
>the ability to be drawn/stretched into thinner smaller sections > mild steel, copper, aluminium >electrical cables
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METAL PROPERTIES - definition, materials(2), product uses(1), malleability
>the ability to be deformed by compression without tearing or cracking >mild steel, aluminium >car body panels
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METAL PROPERTIES | definition, materials (2), product uses(7)-hardness
>the ability to withstand abrasive wear and indentation >stainless steel, high carbon steel > kitchen sinks, chisels, hand saws, plane blades, hacksaw blades, scrubbers + centre punches
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METAL PROPERTIES | definition, materials(1), product uses (2)- toughness
>the ability to withstand sudden and shock loading without fracture >mild steel >nails, screws
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METAL PROPERTIES- definition, materials(2), product uses(1)- elasticity
>the ability to return to original shape once the deforming force is removed >high carbon steel, silver steel > springs
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METAL STRENGTHS | definition, materials+product uses(4)- tension
>the ability of a material to withstand being pulled apart > carbon steel >nails, screws, nuts and bolts
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METAL STRENGTHS | definition,materials+ product uses(1)- compression
>the ability of a material to withstand being squashed >mild steel >car body panels
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METAL STRENGTHS | definition, materials, product uses(1)- shear
>the ability of a material or joint to withstand being slid or pulled apart >stainless steel >security shear nuts

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