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Metals & Alloys

Metals & Alloys - Flashcards

TermDefinition
Ferrous Metals Metals that contain iron (e.g., mild steel, cast iron).
Non-Ferrous Metals Metals that do not contain iron (e.g., aluminium, copper).
Alloy A mixture of two or more metals, or metals and non-metals.
Steel An alloy of iron and carbon, often with added elements.
Stainless Steel An alloy of steel with chromium to improve corrosion resistance.
Cast Iron A ferrous alloy high in carbon, strong but brittle.
Low-carbon steel, ductile and widely used in manufacturing.
Aluminium Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, non-ferrous metal.
Copper Non-ferrous metal with excellent electrical conductivity.
Brass Alloy of copper and zinc.
Bronze Alloy of copper and tin.
Ductility Ability to be drawn into a wire.
Malleability Ability to be shaped or hammered without cracking.
Hardness Resistance to wear or scratching.
Toughness Ability to absorb energy before fracturing.
Annealing Heat treatment that softens metal and improves ductility.
Quenching Rapid cooling to harden metal.
Tempering Heat treatment to reduce brittleness after quenching.
Hardening Heating and quenching to increase hardness.
Work Hardening Strengthening a metal through plastic deformation.
Corrosion Deterioration of metal due to chemical reactions (e.g., rust).
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