Metal Classified

Metal Classified

Ferrous Metal

The Definition of Ferrous Metal :

Ferrous Metal mostly contain Iron. They have small amounts of other metals, to give the required properties. Ferrous Metal is magnetic and give little resistance to corrosion.

The Different Ferrous Metal :

Cast Iron, Wrought Iron, Mild Steel, High Carbon Steel, Low Carbon Steel, Steel

Non-Ferrous Metal

The Definition of Non-Ferrous Metal :

Metal that does not have steel or iron in it, So it is Non-magnetic and does not rust like Ferrous Metals.

The Different Non-Ferrous Metal :

Aluminium, Copper, Lead, Tin, Zinc, Gold, Silver

Alloys

The Definition of Alloy :

An alloy is a  mixture of metal and another element from the Periodic Table. There are three types of Alloys. Heat treatable (involves the use heating or chilling at extreme treating to increase the strength), substitution and interstitial alloys.

The Different Alloys :

Bronze - Copper & Tin, Brass - Copper & Zinc, Steel - Iron & Carbon,

Terms of Metal words

Hardness - the quality or condition of being hard.

Elasticity - resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed

Ductility - metal's ability to withstand tensile stress

Malleability - Something that can be shape into something different without breaking

Toughness - the state of being strong

Density - the quantity of people or things in a given area

Brittleness - when subjected to stress, it breaks without significant plastic deformation

Tenacity - the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly