Metals

Question 1

Two types of metals

Answer 1

• Ferrous (largely of iron)

- Nonferrous (containing little or no iron)

Question 2

Alloys

Answer 2

• Iron - alloy of iron, carbon and slag

- on interiors used as: cast (molds) and wrought (hammered)

Question 3

Steel

Answer 3

• ferrous metal, iron and carbon
• silver, rougher than iron, strong
• joinery (welding, rivets, bolts)
• weakness: corrosion, fire

Question 4

Copper

Answer 4

• tools, weapons,
• soft, high cost
• modern bldgs for electrical and plumbing
• can be wire brushed
• polished to prevent tarnish

Question 5

Bronze

Answer 5

• 85% copper and 15% tin
• metal hardware
• low maintenance

Question 6

Brass

Answer 6

• copper and zinc
• not as hard as bronze
• workable and corrosion resistant than bronze
• hardware and ornamentation
• polishing is time consuming