Properties and uses of metals by Catarina Machado

Properties and uses of metals by Catarina Machado

1. Zinc

2. Zinc

   • Alloys: zamak, brass and electroplated zinc alloys
   • Uses: Automotive, building and construction industries and zinc recycling
   • Properties:

3. Copper

   • Alloys:Brass and Bronze
   • Uses:building construction, power generation and transmission, electronic product manufacturing, production of industrial machinery and transportation vehicles
   • Properties:good electrical and thermal conductor, corrosion resistant and easy to alloy.

4. Aluminium

   • Uses:packaging,foil wrapping, bottle tops and foil containers.
   • Properties:Low density,non-toxic,malleable,good conductor of heat and electricity and high specific heat capacity.
   • Alloys: magnalium,alnico,duralium etc.

5. Iron

   • Alloys: Steel and stainless steel
   • Uses:Building structures such as bridges, making pots and surgical tools
   • Properties:good thermal and electrical conductor, ductile, malleable, lustrous (shiny), rusts in damp air and chemically active.