Tarjetas de memoria: Metal and Steel Fundamentals — 20 tarjetas

Metallic appearance — reason?

Reflects light due to free electrons.

Good conductors of heat — example?

Metals like copper and aluminum.

Pure metals — typical property?

Soft and malleable.

Impurities — effect on metals?

Increase strength and durability.

Precious metals — examples?

Gold, silver, platinum.

Bronze cramps — use?

Ancient metal fasteners in architecture.

Wrought iron chains — purpose?

Support masonry vaults.

Iron Bridge — significance?

First all-metal cast iron structure.

Bessemer process — function?

Removes impurities from molten iron.

Open-Hearth process — developed?

1868, for high-quality steel.

Alloying metals — purpose?

Enhance strength and corrosion resistance.

Heat treatment — includes?

Tempering and annealing.

Cold-working metals — methods?

Rolling and drawing.

Anodizing — applied to?

Aluminum surfaces for corrosion resistance.

Electroplating — purpose?

Coat metals with protective layer.

Galvanizing — coating?

Zinc on steel for corrosion protection.

Common steel shapes?

I-beams, channels, angles.

Steel in construction?

Provides strength and flexibility.

Steel joining methods?

Welding, bolting, riveting.

Steel fire resistance — enhancement?

Protective coatings or encasements.