Metals (Junior Cert Applied Technology): Flashcards
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Why are metals important in technology projects?
Why are metals important in technology projects?
They have different useful qualities
Aluminium properties
Aluminium properties
Light, doesn't rust easily, can be bent and shaped
Aluminium main uses
Aluminium main uses
Planes and window frames (because it's light)
What is brass made of?
What is brass made of?
Made from mixing copper and zinc
Brass main uses
Brass main uses
Music instruments & sound equipment (special sound qualities)
What is steel made of?
What is steel made of?
Strong metal made mostly of iron and carbon
Steel main uses
Steel main uses
Making buildings and frameworks strong
Copper's key property
Copper's key property
Really good at carrying electricity
Copper main uses
Copper main uses
Wires and electronic parts in tech projects
Sheet metal uses
Sheet metal uses
Car bodies & air ducts (easy to cut and shape)
Bar metal uses
Bar metal uses
Building frames & electronics boxes (support & strength)
What is marking out?
What is marking out?
Drawing lines on metal to show where to work
What is soldering used for?
What is soldering used for?
Joining pieces using metal that melts easily (electronics)