METAL TYPES

non ferrous alloy

mixture of metals and small quantities of other substances. require a protective finish

pure non ferrous

metals not containing iron, not Magnetic usually more resistant to corrosion

ferrous alloys

contain iron, almost all magnetic ,little resistance to corrosion and prone to rust ,good electrical and thermal conductivity

Example of non-ferrous alloy

bronze, brass ,silver solder, solder

pure non ferrous example

aluminium,copper, lead

ferrous alloy example

mild steel, cast iron, stainless steel

property and use of mild steel?

tough, good at supporting pressure, good conductor, easily rusts used for school workshops

property and use of cast iron

strong but brittle, high compressive strength used for pans and engines

property amd use of stainless steel

tough, resistant to rust and stains used for medical equipment

pure ferrous metal

unalloyed iron containing virtually no carbon; soft, magnetic, and corrodes quickly in the presence of air and moisture

property and use of copper

excellent electrical and thermal conductor, ductile, malleable, and corrosion-resistant; used for electrical wiring and plumbing pipes

property and use of aluminium

lightweight, malleable, highly corrosion-resistant, and ductile; used for aircraft manufacturing, beverage cans, and window frames

property and use of brass

malleable, low friction, corrosion-resistant, and sonorous; used for musical instruments, locks, and plumbing fittings

property and use of bronze

hard, brittle, and highly resistant to friction and saltwater corrosion; used for ship propellers, marine fittings, and statues

property and use of high carbon steel

exceptionally hard, wear-resistant, and holds a sharp cutting edge, but brittle; used for drill bits, chisels, and cutting tools