Ferrous and non-ferrous metals Quiz

Which one of the statements below (A or B) is TRUE?

• A. Ferrous metals do not contain iron

• B. Non-ferrous metals do not contain iron

Metals are not usually used in their pure form. They are often combined with small amounts of other metals or elements to form a mixture called?

• A. A paste

• B. A liquid solution

• C. An alloy

• D. A composite

Steel is an alloy of which two elements?

• A. Iron and copper

• B. Copper and carbon

• C. Iron and bronze

• D. Iron and carbon

Which of the following is an example of a non-ferrous metal?

• Iron

• Steel

• Stainless steel

• Aluminium

Which of the following is an example of a ferrous metal?

• Bronze

• Tin

• Low carbon steel

• Titanium

Bronze is an alloy consisting mostly of which two metals?

• Tin and lead

• Copper and tin

• Copper and zinc

• Aluminium and silicon

Refractory metals have high density and a high melting point. Which of the following metals is classed as a refractory metal?

• Aluminium

• Copper

• Tungsten

• Tin

Which of the following applications of aluminium alloys utilises its high strength to weight ratio?

• Aircraft structures

• Jet engine turbine blades

• Anti-corrosion coatings

• Coinage

Which of the following has the highest carbon content?

• Iron ore

• High carbon steel

• Bronze

• Cast iron

Which element is added to stainless steel to improve its corrosion resistance?

• Carbon

• Bismuth

• Chromium

• Sulphur