Uses of Metals

What is the main reason aluminum used in aircrafts?

• Low density

• High heat conducitivity

• Not corrosive

• Strong

What is the main reason that aluminum is used in food containers?

• Low density

• High heat conductivity

• Not corrosive

• Strong

What is the main reason that copper is used in wiring?

• Malleable

• Strong

• Good electrical conductor

• Low density

What is the main reason that copper is used in pans?

• Malleable

• Strong

• Good conductor of heat

• Good conductor of electricity

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What is the main reason that zinc is used for galvanizing?

• Not corrosive

• High density

• Good heat conductor

• Strong

What is an alloy?

• A mixture of two or more metals

• A mixture of two or more nonmetals

• A bonding of two or more metals

• A bonding of two or more nonmetals

Pipes are made out of

• stainless steel

• brass

• mild steel

Car bodies are made from

• mild steel

• stainless steel

• copper

• aluminum