Metals: Ferrous & Non-ferrous Fundamental Understanding Flashcards
What are non-ferrous metals?
Metals containing little or no iron.
What are ferrous metals?
Metals containing a large percentage of iron.
What are alloys?
A substance that is a mixture of 2 or more metals, or a metal with non-metallic material?
What is steel?
Steel is an iron alloy that contains up to 1.5% carbon and small amounts of other elements.
What other elements are used in steel?
Steel often includes manganese, chromium and nickel.
How are mechanical properties produced in steels? (Brief)
The mechanical properties of steel are produced by varying composition and heat treatment.
What are common applications of iron?
Iron is often used in the construction of machinery, machining tools, automobiles, the hulls of ships, and structural components of buildings.
What is tensile strength?
The maximum stretching force hat a material can withstand before bending.
What is forging used for? (Brief)
To shape or form a material by heating and hammering it.
What is galvanising used for? (Brief)
To coat a material (usually iron or steel) with zinc to prevent corrosion.
