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Metals - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Has a low melting point
      - Used for pewter
        
        so good at casting and soldering
  - - - Used in electrical wiring because of its conductive properties
  - - - Used as a protective coat on steel
  - - - Used in Cans, ladders, windows, aircraft and foil
  - - - Used in car batteries, plumbing and roofing
        
        Can be poisonous
- - - - Carbon steel
        
        Much harder used in tools
        
        Higher percent of carbon the harder it gets (0.7-1.4%)
        
        Rusts easily
      - Stainless steel
        
        resistant to rust
        
        contains chromium
        
        cutlery, sinks, surgical equipment
    - - Alloy of iron and carbon
      - Ductile, tough and malleable
      - Easily welded
      - Need protection against rust (e.g. paint)
    - - High in carbon (4%)
      - Very hard wearing but brittle