Metals

Metals

1. Ferrous Metals

   • Pure iron
     • Properties: - Greyish with colour. - Good magnetic properties. - difficult to machine
     • Uses: - Rarely used. - Used in electronics and electrical components
   • Cast iron
     • Properties: - Very hard and resistant.
     • Uses: - Machine parts.- casing for engines,- stands for machines.
   • Steel
     • Properties: - Very hard and resistant.- Easy to weld. - Very resistant to traction
     • Uses: Structures in constructions. - car chassis. - boats.