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Examples for Materials with its properties
a. Non-Ferrous Materials
Metal Properties and Uses
Aluminum
Is a white and light metal. Is used in many applications such as aero
planes, home cooking,….,etc.
Copper Is a reddish-brown metal. It is used as a pure or alloyed material.
Lead
Is very malleable, ductile, weak, heavy, resists corrosion and is a good
insulator against nuclear radiation.
Magnesium
It is a weak, silvery-white, very light. It is used as base for many light
alloys.
Zinc
It is very weak, moderately ductile and malleable and extremely
corrosion resistant. It is used as protective coating for iron and steel and
as die-casting metals.
Chromium
It is steel-grey in color, very hard, corrosion resistance, heat resisting
alloys.
Manganese
It is present in all steels and cast iron as useful impurity because it
offsets the ill effect of sulphur.
b. Non- Metallic Materials:
Material Properties and Uses
Asbestos
A group of minerals spun or woven into fabrics. It is fire electrical and heat
resisting, chemically inert, and, free from decay. It is used in roofing cement,
tiles, fireproof paints, building sheets,insulating material, brake linings and
clutch facings. Is use was restricted due to its cancer effects.
Ceramics
Used as cutting tool materials as extrusion dies, and as a refractory coating in
rocket casings.
Cement
Have two types: Portland and high alumina. It is composed of calcium
carbonate,silica, alumina, and iron oxide (clay). The mix is heated and clinker
is ground to form a powder.
Concrete Made by mixing cement,aggregate and water to produce an artificial stone.
Diamond
Is the purest form of crystallized carbon, and is the hardest known material. It is
used as a cutting toll material, as a spindle bearing material, and as a stylus
material for sound reproduction.
Plastics Are used extensively in engineering.
Rubber
Is used for shock absorbers,engine mountings, road tires, transmission belting,
hose, and electrical insulation.
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