Metals Metals in graphic products 1.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Design & Technology: GraphicsGCSE Created by: MCreated on: 21-05-12 15:41 Steel Properties: Tough Ductile Malleable Good tensile strength Easily joined by welding Porr resistance to corrosion When rolled it becomes lightweight and easily formed into shapes Examples: Range of food cans 1 of 3 Aluminium Properties: Strong Lightweight Easily formed into shapes Corrosion resistant Ductie Soft Difficult to join via welding Good conductor of electricity Easily recycleable without degrading Uses energy when refining Examples: Window frames Soft drinks cans Kitchen foil Food containers 2 of 3 Tin Properties: Weak and soft Malleable Ductile Excellent resistance to corrosion Expensive Examples: Tin cans 3 of 3
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