Gold — properties?
Malleable, ductile, corrosion-resistant, good conductor.
Gold — main uses?
Jewelry, electronics, coins.
Silver — properties?
Highly malleable, ductile, excellent conductor.
Silver — main uses?
Jewelry, electronics, photography, water purification.
Platinum — properties?
Unreactive, catalytic, corrosion-resistant.
Platinum — main uses?
Catalytic converters, jewelry, electrodes.
Copper — properties?
Ductile, good conductor, corrosion-resistant.
Copper — main uses?
Wiring, coins, ornaments.
Mercury — properties?
Liquid at room temp, good heat conductor.
Mercury — main uses?
Thermometers, barometers, dental amalgams.
Aluminum — properties?
Lightweight, malleable, corrosion-resistant.
Aluminum — main uses?
Aircraft, packaging, construction.
Zinc — properties?
Moderately corrosion-resistant, brittle.
Zinc — main uses?
Galvanizing, alloys like brass.
Tin — properties?
Malleable, non-corrosive, non-ductile.
Tin — main uses?
Food packaging, coatings, utensils.
Tungsten — properties?
High melting point, hard, acid-resistant.
Tungsten — main uses?
Electrodes, light bulb filaments, cutting tools.
Magnesium — properties?
Reactive, burns brightly, lightweight.
Magnesium — main uses?
Fireworks, alloys, plant mineral.
Lead — properties?
Dense, malleable, toxic.
Lead — main uses?
Batteries, shielding, weights.
Iron — properties?
Strong, magnetic, reactive.
Iron — main uses?
Construction, machinery, steel production.
Answer 12 questions on Metals and Alloys: Properties and Applications.
1. Who is credited with discovering the process that enabled the widespread use of aluminum in industries such as aerospace?
2. What is the primary function of platinum that makes it valuable in industrial applications?
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