chemistry extraction and uses of metals

rocks that contain metal compounds from which we can extract metals

ore

a mixture of a metal with a small amount of another element

alloy

good conductor of electricity and heat, resists errosion, low density

aluminium properties

good conductor of electricity and heat, unreactive, malleable, antimicrobial

copper properties

harder and stronger than pure iron, malleable and ductile, corrodes easily

mild steel properties

harder and more resistant to wear, less malleable and ductile

high-carbon steel properties

resistant to corrosion

stainless steel properties

electricity cables, pots and pans, planes

aluminium uses

pots and pans, water pipes, electrical wires, surfaces in hospitals

copper uses

nails, car bodies, ship building, bridges

mild steel uses

cutting tools, masonry nails

high-carbon steel uses

kitchen equipment, gardening tools, beer brewing, chemical industry

stainless steel uses