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What is an alloy
Something composed of more than one metal
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What is pewter made of
96% tin
4% copper
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Is it a soft or hard metal
Soft metal
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Does it have a low or high melting point
Low around 230c
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How are metals made
By extracting metal ores from rocks in the earths crust-mining
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What are the 2 categories of metal
Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
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What is a ferrous metal
Contains iron, will corrode quickly and easily
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Examples of ferrous metals
Mild steel
Carbon steel
Stainless steel
Cast iron
Wrought iron
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What are non-ferrous metals
Metals that don’t contain iron, resistant to corrosion, better electrical conductors, more expensive
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Examples of non-ferrous metals
Aluminium
Copper
Tin
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Examples of alloys
Brass Bronze
Pewter
Lead/tin solder
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4% copper

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