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Alloys
Terms and compositions, OL question 2
Term | Definition |
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What is an alloy | A mixture of at least two metals |
What is a non ferrous metal | It does not contain Iron |
What is an element | A pure metal or mineral |
What is the compostition and use of solder | Lead and Tin. Used to join copper and brass |
What is the composition and use of Brass | Copper and zinc. It is used for decorative work. e.g candle holders |
What is the compostion of and use for stainless steel | Steel and Chromium, Used for a kitchen sink as it is rust resistant |
What is the composition and use for Bronze | Copper and Tin. Used for casting |
What is Muntz metal | A mixture of copper and zinc used for brazing |
What is Spelter | A mixture of copper and zinc used for brazing |
Describe steel | A mixture of Iron and carbon. There is no more than 2 percent carbon. |
Describe cast iron | A mixture of Iron and carbon. There is between 2 and 4 percent carbon. |
Describe High Speed Steel | Used in drill bits. Made of steel, vanadium, chromium and tungsten |
Describe Galvanising | Coating steel in zinc by dipping it into the molten zinc. It helps to prevent rusting. |
Describe plastic dip coating | Steel is heated to a purple color and dipped into polyethelyene to prevent rusting and improve the look. |