non ferrous metals

non ferrous metals

1. Alluminium

   • low density meaning its light
   • low melting temperature
   • ductile - easy to shape
   • high electrical conductor
   • very good resistance to corrosion
   • uses
     • foils
     • capacitors
     • electrical wiring

2. Magnesium

   • low strengh
   • ductile
   • typically used in alloys
     • aircraft landing wheels
     • fuel tanks
     • engine components
   • significant weight advantage

3. Titanium

   • high strengh
   • low density
   • good corrosion resistant
   • very difficult to extract from ore
   • difficult and expensive to process
   • used in military

4. Copper

   • often used as an alloy
     • brass
     • bronze

5. Zinc

   • corrosion resitant
     • galvinising
   • low melting temp
     • die casting
       • fuel pump bodies

6. Tin

   • low melting point
   • good corrosion resistant
   • lack of toxicity

7. Lead

   • low melting temp
     • soft and formable
   • very high density