metals

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contains iron, rusts, magnetic
ferrous
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doesn't contain iron, no rust, not magnetic
non ferrous
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mixture of two or more metals
alloy
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two types: grey and white
cast iron
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can be cut into intricate shapes, most useful
grey cast iron
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used in heavy machinery, can't be machined
white cast iron
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alloy of iron and carbon, used to make nuts and bolts
mild steel
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harder than mild steel, used to make garden tools and springs
medium carbon steel
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used to makes hammer heads and other tools
high carbon steel
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lightweight and good conductor, used in aircraft industry
aluminium
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conducts heat and electricity, used to make elcetrical cables
copper
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becomes brittle when worked, used in batteries and galvanising
zinc
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made from chromium, nickel and steel. used in medical industry
stainless steel
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made of aluminium, copper and maganese. used in cars and planes
duralumin
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made of copper and zinc. used in electrical components and plumbing
brass
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Card 2

Front

doesn't contain iron, no rust, not magnetic

Back

non ferrous

Card 3

Front

mixture of two or more metals

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

two types: grey and white

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

can be cut into intricate shapes, most useful

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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