metals and alloys Flashcards
(20 cards)
ferrous metal
a metal that contains iron, is magnetic and will rust
non-ferrous metal
a metal that does not contain iron and is not magnetic
alloy
a metal made from two or more metals
medium carbon steel
a ferrous metal used for springs
low carbon steel
a ferrous metal used for nuts and bolts
high carbon steel
a ferrous alloy used for drill bits
cast iron
a ferrous metal used for machine parts
aluminium
a non-ferrous metal used for lining drinks cans
copper
a non-ferrous metal used for electrical wires
titanium
a non-ferrous metal used for aircraft parts
tin
a non-ferrous metal used for coating cans
zinc
a non-ferrous metal used for old fashioned buckets
silver
a non-ferrous metal used for jewellery and plating other metal
gold
a non-ferrous metal used for jewellery
stainless steel
a ferrous alloy used for sinks and kitchenware, it is lightweight and light in colour
die steel
a ferrous alloy used for blanking punches and dies
bronze
a non-ferrous alloy used for coins
brass
a non-ferrous alloy used for old fashioned taps
pewter
a non-ferrous alloy used for small decorative items
duralumin
a non-ferrous alloy which is lightweight, making it suitable to be used for aircraft parts
