Classifying Metals

Classifying Metals

1. They have little or no Iron and there are three types

   • Ultra- light metals
     • Properties: Shiny, silver white, very light, soft and malleable but not ductile.
     • Uses: Pyrotechnics, the aeroscape and car industries
     • Magnesium
   • Light Metals
     • Aluminium
       • Properties: Silvery white, very soft, low density, high malleability and ductility.
       • Uses: High voltage power lines, planes, cars...
     • Titanium
       • Properties: Silvery white, shiny, light, very hard and strong
       • Uses: The aerospace industry, building structure...
   • Non- ferrous metals
   • Heavy Metals
     • Cooper
       • Properties: Reddish, very shiny soft...
         • Uses: Electrical wiring, telephone lines...
     • Brass
       • Properties: Very resistant to corrosion
       • Uses: Handicraft, jewellery
     • Bronze
       • Properties: Resistant to general wear and corrosion
       • Uses: Boat propellers, filters, church bells...