Ferrous Metals (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Flashcards
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Primary element in ferrous metals
Primary element in ferrous metals
Iron
Why ferrous metals are magnetic & rust
Why ferrous metals are magnetic & rust
Contains iron
Mixture of metals w/ iron in ferrous types
Mixture of metals w/ iron in ferrous types
Alloy
Ferrous metal + oxygen reaction causing rust
Ferrous metal + oxygen reaction causing rust
Oxidation
Key alloying element in ferrous metals
Key alloying element in ferrous metals
Carbon
Cast iron carbon content %
Cast iron carbon content %
2-4%
High Carbon Steel carbon content %
High Carbon Steel carbon content %
0.6-1.5%
Stainless Steel key elements (besides iron)
Stainless Steel key elements (besides iron)
Low carbon, chromium, nickel
Cast iron key properties
Cast iron key properties
Hard, brittle, highly machinable
Why cast iron used for cookware
Why cast iron used for cookware
Even heat distribution
High Carbon Steel primary use
High Carbon Steel primary use
Cutting tools & dies (enhanced hardness)
High Speed Steel application
High Speed Steel application
High-speed machining tools
Stainless Steel key property
Stainless Steel key property
Corrosion resistance
Stainless Steel household items
Stainless Steel household items
Sinks, cutlery, kitchen appliances
High Carbon Steel tool examples
High Carbon Steel tool examples
Chisels and saws