non-ferrous metals

• What are metals that do not contain iron and are not magnetic called?

  Non-ferrous metals
• What is a key characteristic of non-ferrous metals?

  They do not rust
• What are three properties of aluminium?

  Lightweight, malleable, and strong
• Why is aluminium used in drinks cans and saucepans?

  It is a good conductor of heat and electricity
• What is a primary use of copper?

  Plumbing and central heating applications
• What happens to copper when it oxidizes?

  It turns green
• What is a characteristic of silver as a metal?

  It is soft and malleable when hot
• Why is silver considered a good conductor?

  It has high corrosion resistance
• What are the properties and uses of non-ferrous metals like aluminium, copper, and silver?

  • Aluminium:
  • Lightweight, malleable, strong
  • Used in drinks cans, cycle frames, saucepans
  • Copper:
  • Very malleable, excellent conductor
  • Used in plumbing and heating
  • Oxidizes to green
  • Silver:
  • Precious metal, soft, malleable when hot
  • Used in jewellery, highly corrosion-resistant