Vocab
Melting point
What is...
the point at which a element goes from solid to liquid
Aluminum
what is...
Silver white, light weight, rust resistant
Ductile
what is...
the ability of a metal to bend without breaking
Compressive Strength
What is...
the ability of a metal to resist crushing
Brass
What is...
copper x zinc
malleable & acid resistant
Boiling point
What is...
the point at which a liquid turns to gas
Gold
what is...
used in ornamental jewelry
Alloy
what is...
a mixture of two or more metals
Fatigue Strength
What is ...
The ability of a metal to take repeated loads without deforming
Bronze
what is...
copper x tin
similar to brass
Corrosion
What is...
the deterioration of metals caused by chemical reactions with its surroundings
Copper
what is..
reddish brown, used in wire
Malleable
what is...
the ability for a metal to get hammered into shape
Tensile Strength
what is..
a measurment of maximum tension which can be applied to a material before breaking.
tension applied by pulling at both ends
Monel
what is ...
60% nickel & 40% copper
Luster
What is...
the way in which metallic substances reflect light
Nickel
What is...
White, hard, malleable, somewhat magnetic
Conductivity
what is...
the ability to transfer heat and electricity
Atoms contain what?
What are
Protons, Neutrons, Electrons
Pewter
what is ...
tin, antimony, and copper
Density
What is..
is a objects mass per unit of volume
density=mass(kg)/volume(m^3)
Lead
What is..
bluish white, used for containers of corrosive liquids
Elasticity
what is...
the ability to of a material to return to original state after being bent/stretched
SAE Numbering system
what is...
1st digit - genral type of steel
2nd digit - % of main alloy in the steel
3-4th digit - % carbon in the steel
Solder
multiple mixes