GCSE D&T Unit 4 - Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals

Which type of metal contains iron?

• Ferrous Metals
• Non-ferrous Metals

An alloy is made by combining at least how many different elements?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Once a metal ore is mined from the ground, metal must be extracted before it is processed into what?

• Liquid
• Bulk Metal
• Stock Forms
• Unique Screws

Smelting is the process of extracting metals from their ores in a blast furnace, what temperature can a blast furnace reach?

• 1000ᴼC
• 1300ᴼC
• 1700ᴼC
• 2000ᴼC

What is the name of the material property which means a material will stretch without being damaged?

• Ductile
• Malleable
• Hardness
• Toughness

What is the name of the material property which means a material that can be hammered into a shape without breaking?

• Ductile
• Malleable
• Hardness
• Toughness

What is the name of the material property which means the ability to withstand abrasion?

• Ductile
• Malleable
• Hardness
• Toughness

What is the name of the material property which means the ability to absorb energy and not fracture?

• Ductile
• Malleable
• Hardness
• Toughness

Which type of metal may corrode and crust?

• Ferrous Metals
• Non-ferrous Metals

What type of metal is used to make post boxes, manhole covers, vices and G-clamps?

• Stainless Steel
• Brass
• Copper
• Cast Iron