Ferrous
A ferrous metal contains what element?
Iron
Non-ferrous metals are considered what?
Alloys- do not contain any appreciable amounts of iron.
Metals that do not contain iron.
Non-Ferrous
Name one use of Metals in Agriculture
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What property is found only in metals that contain iron?
Magentism
Non-ferrous metals have a low ___ ____ which makes them less suitable for applications at high temps.
Melting Point
Metals that contain iron.
Ferrous
Name one use of metals used in Agricultural Mechanics.
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Stainless Steel (chromium), Steel, Nickel, Cast iron, etc.
A type of alloy used for joining metals together for electrical circuits & plumbing.
Solder
Measurement of a metal's resistance to electrical flow.
Conductivity
How can you test the resistance of a metal?
A digital multimeter
Name one use of ferrous metals
Electrical and motor applications (refrigerator door)
A durable metal used for constructing lightweight structures.
Aluminum
The mass of a material, compared to its volume.
Density= mass (grams) / volume (cm3)
Name a highly durable common metal used for agricultural structures and machines.
Steel and stainless steel
Explain how you can test if a metal is ferrous.
If it attracts to a magnet!
This expensive alloy is a good conductor of electricity.
Copper
A mixture or metallic solid composed of two or more elements.
Alloy
Why must Machinists need to identify metals?
So they can use the correct repair or fabrication process