Metal

Metal

1. Ferrous

   • Cast iron
     • white cast
       • very hard
       • Heavy machinery
       • Brittle
       • Cannot be machined
     • Grey cast
       • easily cast
       • Can be machined
       • components for machinery
       • Disk brakes
       • Cast iron cookware
       • Corrosion resistant
   • Mild steel
     • high tensile strength
     • Nuts and bolts
     • Ductile, tough, malleable
     • 0.15%-0.30%
   • Carbon steel
     • High
       • hammer head
       • cutting tools
       • drill
       • 0.70%-1.40%
     • Medium
       • Springs
       • garden tools
       • 0.30%-0.70%
       • Harder than mild steel but less ductile and less malleable

2. Non-ferrous

   • Zinc