Properties of ferrous metals

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Name 4 ferrous metals

  • Cast iron

  • High carbon steel

  • Low carbon steel

  • Stainless steel

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<p>Advantages, disadvantages and uses of cast iron</p>

Advantages, disadvantages and uses of cast iron

Advantages

  • 3 - 3.5% carbon

  • Good compressive strength

  • Hard

  • Relatively cheap

Disadvantages

  • Brittle compared to other ferrous metals

  • Difficult to machine

  • Poor corrosion resistance

Uses

  • Engineering vices

  • Casting

  • Engine blocks

  • Anvils

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<p>Advantages, disadvantages and uses of high carbon steel</p>

Advantages, disadvantages and uses of high carbon steel

Advantages

  • 0.8 - 1.4% carbon

  • Strong

  • Hard

  • Can be hardened

Disadvantages

  • Not as tough as lower carbon steels

  • Difficult to machine

Uses

  • Tools like:

    • Blades

    • Hammers

    • Chisels

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<p>Advantages, disadvantages and uses of low carbon steel</p>

Advantages, disadvantages and uses of low carbon steel

Advantages

  • Less than 0.3% carbon

  • Tough

  • Relatively cheap

  • Stronger than most non ferrous metals

Disadvantages

  • Lower strengths than other steels

  • Can’t be hardened

Uses

  • Nails

  • Screws

  • Car bodies

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<p>Advantages, disadvantages and uses of stainless steel</p>

Advantages, disadvantages and uses of stainless steel

Advantages

  • At least 11.5% chromium

  • Strong

  • Hard

  • Good corrosion resistance

Disadvantages

  • Difficult to machine

  • Expensive

Uses

  • Knives

  • Forks

  • Medical equipment

  • Sinks

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