METALS

METALS

1. Metals are materials with many uses in the transport and telecommunications industries, in agriculture, in construction and in manufacturing machinery

2. PROPERTIES

   • ductil
   • malleable
   • tough
   • good mechanical strength
   • good electrical, thermal and acoustic conductors

3. Where metals are obtained

   • From minerals

4. How metals are obtained

   • Depending on their origin
     • FERROUS
       • These metals contain iron, such as pure iron, steel and cast iron
     • NON-FERROUS
       • These metals do NOT contain iron, such as copper, lead, aluminium and titanium