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Questions on Metals

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1. Describe the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals

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2. What is an alloy? Give an example.

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3. It is difficult to solder two pieces of aluminium together. Explain why?

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4. What is the essential property of tool steel? Explain why.

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5. Complete the 2 tables, one for ferrous and the other for non-ferrous metals.

In each table detail the name, one property and one use for each metal you know.

Ferrous Metals

Name

Property

Use

Non-Ferrous Metals

Name

Property

Use

2. Ferrous Metals and their Properties
3. Non-Ferrous Metals and their Properties


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