ferrouse meatal
Mild steel
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Properties:
A low-carbon alloy of iron. Relatively low tensile strength. Rusts very easily.
Uses:
The most common metal used in school workshops. Used in general metal products and engineering.
Comes as:
Sheet, bar, tube.
iron
Properties:
Actually an alloy of iron (about 95%) plus carbon and silicon. Strong but brittle; resistant to rust and stains.
Uses:
Castings, manhole covers, car parts (engine cylinder blocks and heads, gearboxes).
Comes as:
Ingot, bar, sheet.
stainless steel
Properties:
An alloy of iron and chromium. Tough, resistant to rust and stains.
Uses:
Cookware, cutlery, medical instruments.
Comes as:
Sheet, bar, tube.
aluminium
Properties:
Light, soft, malleable and easy to machine. Conducts electricity and heat well.
Uses:
Aircraft, bicycles, cars, packaging, window frames.
Comes as:
Sheet, tube, square tube.
carbon steel
hard to rust, very denst, heavy
