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DT - Metals and Alloys - Coggle Diagram
DT - Metals and Alloys
Ferrous metals and alloys
Mild Steel
Least carbon
Least hard
Most malleable
Carbon steel
used for spades etc.
High speed steel
most carbon
most hard
Least malleable
used for drill bits etc
Stainless steel
alloy
corrosion proof
not as malleable as mild steel
used for cutlery/sinks/maritime fittings
good when exposed to moisture
Non Ferrous metals and alloys
Aluminium
used for drink cans bicycle etc.
high strength to weight ratio
recyclable
corrodes
pure aluminium is too soft for use
Copper
Conductive
Ductile
goes green if left outside (weathered)
Brass
Low friction
Decorative
nice to turn and work
not contemporary
Zinc
motorway barriers
stop corrosion