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Metal Materials: Fact Sheet
Name TypeCast iron Ferrous metalComposition PropertiesIron and 3.5% carbon Hard surface
Brittle soft core Strong under
compression Poor resistance to
corrosionCommon Uses
Bench vice Car brake discs
Manhole cover Car cylinder blocks
Metal Materials: Fact Sheet
Name TypeLow-carbon steel (also called mild steel)
Ferrous metal
Composition PropertiesIron and 0.15-0.35% carbon
Tough Malleable High tensile strength Poor resistance to
corrosionCommon Uses
Screws Nuts and bolts
Car bodies Rolled Steel Joists (RSJ)
Metal Materials: Fact Sheet
Name TypeHigh-carbon steel Ferrous metalComposition PropertiesIron and 0.7-1.5% carbon
Hard Brittle Difficult to cut Poor resistance to
corrosionCommon Uses
Hammers Chisels
Screwdrivers Taps and dies
Metal Materials: Fact Sheet
Name TypeAluminium Non-ferrous metalComposition PropertiesPure Lightweight
Malleable Good conductor of
heat and electricity Corrosion resistant
Common Uses
Bike frames Aircraft bodies
Cooking pans Drink cans
Name Type
Metal Materials: Fact Sheet
Copper Non-ferrous metalComposition PropertiesPure Ductile
Malleable Good conductor of
heat and electricity Corrosion resistant
Common Uses
Electrical wiring Water pipes
Hot water tanks Printed Circuit Boards
Name Type
Metal Materials: Fact Sheet
Tin Non-ferrous metalComposition PropertiesPure Ductile
Malleable Weak Corrosion resistant
Common Uses
Solder Coatings on food cans