metals

• What is a characteristic of cast iron?

  Brittle core
• What is the outer characteristic of cast iron?

  Hard outer skin
• How does cast iron perform under compression?

  Good under compression
• What is a property of mild steel?

  Malleable
• What is a disadvantage of mild steel?

  Corrosive
• What is a characteristic of mild steel regarding its strength?

  High tensile strength (good under compression)
• What is a property of medium carbon steel?

  Ductile
• How would you describe medium carbon steel in terms of toughness?

  Malleable and tough
• What is a property of aluminium?

  Malleable
• What is a key advantage of aluminium regarding weight?

  Lightweight
• How does aluminium perform in terms of corrosion?

  Non-corrosive
• What is a property of zinc?

  Low melting point
• What is a key characteristic of zinc regarding its durability?

  Corrosion resistant
• What is a property of copper?

  Malleable
• How does copper perform as a conductor?

  Electrical conductor
• What is a characteristic of copper regarding corrosion?

  Corrosion resistant
• What is a property of tin?

  Ductile
• How does tin perform in terms of melting point?

  Low melting point
• What is a disadvantage of tin regarding cost?

  Expensive
• How does tin perform regarding corrosion?

  Corrosion resistant
• What is a property of stainless steel?

  Non-corrosive
• How would you describe the toughness of stainless steel?

  Tough
• What is a characteristic of stainless steel regarding hardness?

  Hard
• What is a property of duralumin?

  Lightweight
• How does duralumin compare to mild steel?

  Similar properties to mild steel
• What is a characteristic of brass regarding aesthetics?

  Good aesthetics
• How does brass perform in terms of corrosion?

  Corrosion resistant
• What is a property of brass regarding electrical conductivity?

  Electrical conductor
• What is a characteristic of brass regarding melting point?

  Low melting point
• Why are tin cans made of mild steel instead of tin?

  • Mild steel can bend without breaking
  • Mild steel is cheaper than tin