Metals - Ferrous, Non Ferrous and Alloys

Question 1

Ferrous, non ferrous or alloy

Aluminium

Answer 1

Non ferrous metal

Question 2

Ferrous, non ferrous or alloy

Cast Iron

Answer 2

Ferrous

Question 3

Ferrous, non ferrous or alloy

Mild steel

Answer 3

Ferrous

Question 4

Ferrous, non ferrous or alloy

Copper

Answer 4

Non ferrous

Question 5

Ferrous, non ferrous or alloy

Tin

Answer 5

Non Ferrous

Question 6

Ferrous, non ferrous or alloy

Stainless steel

Answer 6

Ferrous

Question 7

Mechanical properties of aluminium (2)

Answer 7

ductile, malleable,

Question 8

Tin properties (4)

Answer 8

Soft, malleable, weak, resistant to corrosion

Question 9

Aluminium uses (2)

Answer 9

Kitchen equipment, window frames

Question 10

Iron properties (3)

Answer 10

Corrodes by rusting, hard shell but soft underneath, brittle

Question 11

Stainless steel properties (3)

Answer 11

tough, Hard, resistant to corrosion

Question 12

Tin uses (1)

Answer 12

Coating steel

Question 13

Cast Iron uses (1)

Answer 13

Machine parts

Question 14

Copper uses (3)

Answer 14

Water pipes, wires, decorations

Question 15

Stainless steel uses (2)

Answer 15

Cutlery, kitchen equipment

Question 16

Ferrous, non ferrous or alloy

Bronze

Answer 16

Alloy

Question 17

Ferrous, non ferrous or alloy

Brass

Answer 17

Alloy

Question 18

Ferrous, non ferrous or alloy

Sterling steel

Answer 18

Alloy

Question 19

Physical properties of Bronze properties (5)

Answer 19

high melting point

Question 20

Mechanical properties of Brass (4)

Answer 20

Strong, ductile, hard, wear-resistant

Question 21

Bronze uses (2)

Answer 21

Coins, medals, statues

Question 22

Sterling silver properties (4)

Answer 22

Cheap, malleable, ductile, good conductor of heat and electricity

Question 23

True or False

Sterling silver is used to make Jewellery

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Ferrous metal properties

Answer 24

Magnetic
Rust when wet
Contain iron

Question 25

Non ferrous properties

Answer 25

Are NOT Magnetic | Don’t rust but can Oxidise

Question 26

True or false | Aluminium is a good thermal and electrical conductor

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Why is aluminium used for aircraft bodies?

Answer 27

Low density

Question 27

Everyday uses for aluminium (2)

Answer 27

Drinks cans and cooking utensils

Question 27

Mechanical properties of Copper (3)

Answer 27

Ductile, Tough and malleable

Question 27

Why is copper used for electrical wires, circuits and hot water tanks?

Answer 27

Good electrical and thermal conductor

Question 28

Mechanical properties of mild steel

Answer 28

Ductile, high tensile strength, tough, malleable

Question 29

True or false | Mild Steel is used for car parts

Answer 29

True

Question 30

What metal are Nuts, Bolts, Washers and Screws made from?

Answer 30

Mild steel

Question 31

Why is stainless steel used in kitchens?

Answer 31

Resistant to corrosion from water.

Question 32

True or false | Bronze is not very resistant to corrosion

Answer 32

False

Question 33

Mechanical properties of bronze (2)

Answer 33

Brittle, ductile

Question 34

What metal is the Statue of Liberty made of?

Answer 34

Copper

Question 35

Other Brass Properties (3)

Answer 35

Good thermal and electric conductor, corrosion resistant

Question 36

Ferrous, non ferrous or alloy | Tungsten

Answer 36

Alloy

Question 37

True or false | Tungsten is one of the toughest materials on the planet

Answer 37

True

Question 38

Mechanical properties of Tungsten (3)

Answer 38

Tough, high tensile strength, very dense

Question 39

Tungsten uses (2)

Answer 39

High speed cutting tools - circular saw blade, drill bits

Question 40

What is a ferrous metal?

Answer 40

A metal that contains Iron

Question 41

What is a non ferrous metal?

Answer 41

Metals that do not contain Iron

Question 42

What is a metal alloy?

Answer 42

A metal made of two or more metals or elements (one of which must be a metal