Performance characteristics of Metals 3.1.2

Question 1

What are the properties and uses of Aluminium? (Non-Ferrous)

Answer 1

Lightweight, Ductile, Malleable, corrosions resistant, electrical and thermal conductor, can be MIG and TIG welded
USES - Caned drinks, bike frames window frames baking foil, saucepans

Question 2

What are the properties and uses of Copper? (Non-Ferrous)

Answer 2

Ductile, malleable, tough, corrosion-resistant, electrical and thermal conductors, can be brazed
very high melting point
USES - electrical wiring, water pipes, heating pipes.

Question 3

What are the properties and uses of Zinc? (Non-Ferrous)

Answer 3

Low melting point good corrosion-resistant
USES - Galvinisng steel as a protective layer

Question 4

What are the properties and uses of Low Carbon Steel? (Ferrous)

Answer 4

Ductile, High tensile strength, tough , malleable, poor resistance to corrosion.
USES - Nuts and bolts screws

Question 5

What are the properties and uses of Medium Carbon Steel? (Ferrous)

Answer 5

Harder than low carbon steel, less ductile.
malleable and tough
USES - gardening tools

Question 6

What are the properties and uses of Cast Iron ? (Ferrous)

Answer 6

Harder outside skin but brittle core, good compressive strength
USES - machine parts engine blocks

Question 7

What are the properties and uses of Stainless Steel? (Ferrous Alloy )

Answer 7

Tough, hard , corrosion-resistant, high melting point.
USES - kitchenware and cutlery

Question 8

What are the properties and uses of Bronze? (Non-Ferrous Alloy )

Answer 8

tough corrosion resistant
USES - coins, statues

Question 9

What are the properties and uses of Pewter? (Non-Ferrous Alloy )

Answer 9

Malleable, low melting point so can be melted. casts well.
USES - flasks, sports trophies.

Question 10

What are the properties and uses of Brass? (Non-Ferrous Alloy )

Answer 10

Corrosion resistant, good electrical conductor, low melting point, good electrical and thermal conductors.

USES - Door furniture, boats fittings