Ferrous And Non- Ferrous Metals

Question 1

What are ferrous metals?

Answer 1

Metals that contain iron and are magnetic

Question 2

What are cast iron physical and working properties?

Answer 2

Physical- dull grey and rusts easily
Working- brittle if thin and can be cast into a mould

Question 3

What are stainless steel physical and working properties?

Answer 3

Physical- silver when polished
Working- an alloy of chromium

Question 4

What are non- ferrous metals?

Answer 4

Do not contain iron and aren’t magnetic

Question 5

What are aluminium physical and working properties?

Answer 5

Physical- light grey
Working- lightweight but strong and ductile

Question 6

What are copper physical and working properties?

Answer 6

Physical- rose coloured
Working- good electrical conductor

Question 7

What are zinc physical and working properties?

Answer 7

Physical- silvery blue
Working- brittle with average malleability