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Non-Ferrous (no iron) - Coggle Diagram
Non-Ferrous (no iron)
Copper
properties
excellent conductor
resists corrosion
ductile
malleable
uses of copper
electrical cables
because it conducts electricity so well
Aluminium
Properties
soft and malleable
light
recyclable
conducts heat and electricity
Uses
Foil
cans
ladders
windows
Zinc
used to coat steel- galvanising
highly protective on steel - resists rust/oxidisation
Tin
used for alloys
low melting point
good for casting/solder
Lead
soft and malleable
used for car batteries/old plumbing/ roof flashing
can be poisonous-so not used so much for plumbing anymore
