Alloys as Useful Materials (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards
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What are alloys?
What are alloys?
Mixtures of metals and other elements
Main elements in steel
Main elements in steel
Iron and carbon
Properties of low carbon steel
Properties of low carbon steel
Softer and easier to shape
Uses of low carbon steel
Uses of low carbon steel
Construction and vehicle manufacturing
Properties of high carbon steel
Properties of high carbon steel
Harder but more brittle
Uses of high carbon steel
Uses of high carbon steel
Machine parts
Key characteristics of steel
Key characteristics of steel
Strength and versatility
Strength: alloys vs pure metals
Strength: alloys vs pure metals
Alloys are stronger
Advantage of aluminium alloys
Advantage of aluminium alloys
Lower density, lightweight for aircraft
Metals gold is alloyed with
Metals gold is alloyed with
Silver, copper, and zinc
What is 24-carat gold?
What is 24-carat gold?
Pure gold
Composition of brass
Composition of brass
Copper and zinc
Brass vs pure copper: malleability
Brass vs pure copper: malleability
Brass is more malleable
Composition of bronze
Composition of bronze
Copper and tin
Bronze vs pure copper: hardness
Bronze vs pure copper: hardness
Bronze is harder