Non-Ferrous Metals

Non-Ferrous Metals

1. Aluminum

   • The more aluminium you have the stronger it is
   • Very light
   • Excellent conductor of heat and electricity
   • Polishes well
   • Difficult to weld or join
   • Uses: Kitchen cooking, window frames, cans and packaging

2. Copper

   • Very destintic reddish colour
   • Good conductor of heat and electricity
   • Can be worked with hot or cold
   • Very expensive
   • Uses: Hot water taps, electrical wires and circuit boards

3. Tin

   • Very soft
   • Malleable material
   • Typical food holder, tin cans
   • Cheap material
   • Easy to change
   • Uses: Food containers, small tins,water can and lunch boxes

4. Lead

   • Heavy material but soft
   • Malleable and ductile as a result it is weak

5. Zinc

   • Weak
   • Good corrosive erosion properies
   • Uses: Roof covering and flash covering