Metals Flashcards

(41 cards)

1
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Types of Ferrous metals?

A

Low carbon steel
Medium carbon steel
Cast iron

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2
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What is a ferrous metal?

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Contains iron
Contains carbon
Are magnetic
Will rust

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3
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Types of non-ferrous metals?

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Aluminium
Copper
Zinc
Silver
Gold
Titanium
Tin

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4
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What are non-ferrous metals?

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Do not contain iron
Are non-magnetic
Do not rust

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5
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What is an alloy?

A

A metal made of two or more metals

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6
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Types of ferrous alloys?

A

Stainless steel
Die steel
High speed steel

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7
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Types of non-ferrous alloys?

A

Bronze
Brass
Duralumin
Pewter

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8
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Types of stock forms?

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Sheet
Plate
Bar
Tube
Structural

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Properties of aluminium?

A

Lightweight
Ductile
Electrical and thermal conductor

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10
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Properties of copper?

A

Good electrical and thermal conductor
Ductile
Corrosion resistant

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11
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Properties of zinc?

A

Good corrosion resistant

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12
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Properties of silver?

A

Corrosion resistant
Ductile

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13
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Properties of gold?

A

Corrosion resistant
Ductile

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14
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Properties of titanium?

A

Hard
Lightweight

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15
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Properties of tin?

A

Low melting point

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16
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Properties of Low Carbon Steel?

A

High tensile strength
Tough

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17
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Properties of Medium Carbon Steel?

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Harder than low carbon steel

18
Q

Properties of cast iron?

A

Hard outer skin
Good under compression

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Properties of stainless steel

A

Tough
Corrosion resistant

20
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Properties of die steel?

21
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Properties of bronze?

A

Can be cast
Corrosion resistant

22
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Properties of brass?

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Good electrical and thermal conductor
Casts well

23
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Properties of duralumin?

A

More lightweight than Low carbon steel

24
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Properties of pewter?

A

Low melting point
Casts well

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Uses of aluminium
Drink cans Aircraft bodies Bike frames
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Uses of copper
Electrical wire Central heating pipes
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Uses of zinc
Farm gates Protective coating
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Uses of silver
Jewellery Cutlery
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Uses of gold
Jewellery Electrical components
30
Uses of titanium
Aircraft Space craft Tooth implants
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Uses of tin
Coatings for food cans
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Uses of low carbon steel
Car bodies Nuts Bolts
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Uses of medium carbon steel
Gardening tools
34
Uses of cast iron
Engine blocks Pans
35
Uses of stainless steel
Cutlery Sinks
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Uses of high speed steel
Drill bits Router bits
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Uses of die steel
Fine press tools
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Uses of bronze
Coins Statues
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Uses of brass
Ornaments Instruments
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Uses of duralumin
Aircraft parts
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Uses of pewter
Decorative items Photo frames