PreQ ESD - 2.2 Non Ferrous metals

Aluminum Properties

Good strength/weight ratio, malleable and ductile, difficult to weld, non-toxic, resists corrosion. Conducts heat and electricity well. Polishes well

Aluminium uses

Kitchen foil, saucepans, drinks cans

Duralumin composition

aluminium + manganese + magnesium

Brass composition

Copper + zinc

Bronze composition

Copper + tin

Aluminium properties

Good strength/weight ratio, malleable and ductile, difficult to weld, non-toxic, resists corrosion. Conducts heat and electricity well. Polishes well

Duralumin properties

Strongerthan pure aluminium, nearly as strong as mild steel but only one third the weight

Copper properties

Tough, ductile and malleable. Conducts heat and electricity well. Corrosion resistant, solders well. Polishes well.

Brass properties

Quite hard, rigid, solders easily. Good conductor of heat and electricity. Polisheswell.

Bronze Properties

Tough, strong, wears very well, good corrosion resistance

Tin properties

Weak and soft, malleable and ductile, excellent corrosion resistance, low melting point

Lead properties

Soft, malleable, very heavy, corrosion resistant, low melting point, casts well, conducts electricity well

Aluminium uses

Kitchen foil, saucepans, drinks cans

Duralumin uses

Greenhouses, window frames, aircraft bodies

Copper uses

Electrical wire, central heating pipes, circuit boards, saucepan bases

Brass uses

Water taps, lamps, boat fittings, Ornaments, door knockers

Bronze uses

Coins, wheel bearings statues boat fittings

Tin uses

Solder (with lead) Coating over mild steel (tin can)

Lead uses

Roof covering, Solder (with tin) Car battery plates

Zinc uses

Coating over mild steel (galvanising) Die castings used in cars