p1- metal characteristics non-ferrous

Question 1

aluminium

Answer 1

-lightweight, ductile, malleable, corrosion resistant, electrical and thermal conductor
-660 degrees

uses: drink cans, aircraft bodies, bike frames, window frames

Question 1

copper

Answer 1

ductile, malleable, tough, corrosion resistant, good electrical and thermal conductor
-1083degrees

uses: electrical wire, printed electrical circuits, water pipes, hot water tanks

Question 2

Zinc

Answer 2

low-melting point, good corrosion resistance

uses: galvanising steel as protective coating for dustbins, buckets

Question 3

Silver

Answer 3

malleable, ductile, corrosion resistant, can be soldered

uses: jewlerry, cutlery, used for plating

Question 4

gold

Answer 4

malleable, ductile, corrosion resistant

uses: jewellery, electronic component,

Question 5

titanium

Answer 5

hard, similar strength to to steels but more lightweight

uses: hire replacements, joint replacements, aircraft, spacecraft

Question 6

tin

Answer 6

ductile, malleable, low melting point, corrosion resistant

uses: soft solder, coating for food cans