Introduction to Metals and Alloys (Leaving Cert Engineering): Flashcards

Ability to be drawn into wires

Mixtures of a metal with another metal or non-metal element

To enhance properties, increase strength or improve corrosion resistance

Metals that contain iron as their primary constituent element

Metals that do not contain iron as a major component

Aluminium

It is an excellent electrical conductor

Different sized atoms distort lattice, preventing layers sliding

Carbon

Tungsten

Chromium

An alloy of iron and carbon ($0.2\%$ to $2.1\%$ carbon)

$10.5\%$

Highly unreactive with excellent corrosion resistance

Die casting and galvanising steel to protect from corrosion