Metals and Alloys Quiz

What is a key characteristic of brass?

• Hard and wears well

• Malleable and easy to cast

• Tough and ductile

• High melting point

Which metal is known for not rusting and being hard and smooth?

• Bronze

• Pewter

• Stainless Steel

• High Carbon Steel

What is a common use for high-speed steel?

• Musical instruments

• Jewellery

• Tool blades

• Pots and pans

Which alloy is known for being tough and corrosion-resistant?

• Brass

• Bronze

• Pewter

• Aluminium

What is a key property of pewter?

• High melting point

• Hard and brittle

• Low melting point and casts well

• High strength to weight ratio

Which metal is described as having a high strength to weight ratio and being ductile?

• Copper

• Aluminium

• Tin

• Silver

What is a common use for copper?

• Hip replacements

• Plumbing supplies and cables

• Statues and coins

• Cutlery and medical tools

Which metal is used as a protective coating and is soft and malleable?

• Tin

• Gold

• Titanium

• Stainless Steel

What is a key characteristic of titanium?

• Malleable and ductile

• High corrosion resistance

• Easily cast but hard to machine

• Good conductor

Which metal is known for being malleable, ductile, and corrosion-resistant?

• Gold

• Silver

• Aluminium

• Copper