Alloys as Useful Materials (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Definition of alloys
Definition of alloys
Mixtures of metals and other elements
Main composition of steel
Main composition of steel
Iron and carbon
Low carbon steel properties
Low carbon steel properties
Softer and easier to shape
Uses of low carbon steel
Uses of low carbon steel
Construction and vehicle manufacturing
High carbon steel properties
High carbon steel properties
Harder but more brittle
Uses of high carbon steel
Uses of high carbon steel
Machine parts production
Strength of alloys vs pure metals
Strength of alloys vs pure metals
Alloys are stronger than pure metals
Use of lightweight Al alloys
Use of lightweight Al alloys
Aerospace industry, aircraft
24-carat gold
24-carat gold
Pure gold
Composition of brass
Composition of brass
Copper and zinc
Brass property vs copper
Brass property vs copper
More malleable than pure copper
Composition of bronze
Composition of bronze
Copper and tin
Bronze property vs copper
Bronze property vs copper
Harder than pure copper