Metal Names and English Vocabulary

Vocabulary practice cards identifying various common and rare metals, including their physical properties, compositions, and industrial applications based on the lecture transcript.

Iron

A strong, common metal used in construction, tools, and machines.

Cast Iron

A hard metal made by melting iron and adding carbon, used for heavy tools, cookware, and pipes.

Steel

A very strong metal made from iron and carbon, used in buildings, cars, and tools.

Stainless Steel

A strong, shiny metal made by mixing steel with chromium to prevent rust.

Aluminum

A lightweight, silver-colored metal used in cans, planes, and foil.

Copper

A reddish-brown metal used in wires, pipes, and electrical equipment.

Gold

A shiny, yellow precious metal used in jewelry and money.

Silver

A shiny, white precious metal.

Bronze

A strong metal used in statues.

Brass

A gold-like metal made of copper and zinc, used in musical instruments.

Zinc

A bluish-white metal used to protect iron from rust (galvanizing).

Nickel

A shiny metal used to make coins, batteries, and stainless steel.

Tin

A soft, silvery metal used to coat cans and protect food.

Lead

A heavy, soft metal used in batteries and some shields, but it is poisonous.

Chromium

A shiny metal used to make steel stainless and prevent rust (like in stainless steel).

Manganese

A metal used to make steel stronger and harder.

Vanadium

A hard metal used to make steel stronger and more resistant to rust.

Molybdenum

A strong metal used to make steel harder and more resistant to heat.

Cobalt

A hard metal used in batteries, magnets, and blue-colored paint.

Tungsten

A very hard metal with a high melting point, used in light bulb filaments and cutting tools.

Magnesium

A light metal that burns very brightly, used in fireworks and lightweight materials.

Lithium

A very light metal used in batteries for phones, laptops, and electric cars.

Gallium

A soft metal that can melt in your hand, used in electronics and LEDs.

Indium

A soft, silvery metal used in touchscreens, TVs, and electronics.

Cadmium

A soft, toxic metal used in batteries and some paints.

Thallium

A soft, heavy metal that is highly toxic and used in electronics and medical imaging.

Uranium

A radioactive metal used in nuclear power.

Mercury

A silver-colored metal that is liquid at room temperature, used in thermometers (but poisonous).

Bismuth

A colorful, non-toxic metal used in cosmetics and medicines.

Platinum

A rare, shiny white metal used in jewelry, cars, and catalytic converters.