Non-ferrous metals: Heavy metals

Non-ferrous metals: Heavy metals

1. Copper

   • Reddish, very shiny; soft and good electrical and thermal conductor
   • Used for electrical wiring, telephone lines and handicraft

2. Brass

   • Very resistant to corrosion
   • Used in jewellery, capacitors and turbines

3. Bronze

   • Resistant to general wear and corrosion
   • Used for boat propellers, bearings and cogs

4. Zinc

   • Bluish grey, fragile; not very hard
   • Used in roofing, plumbing and the car industry

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