Alloy - A metal that is mixed with at least one other element in order to change its structure and properties, Electrical conductivity - Metals have a sea of delocalised electrons that can move and flow through the structure, Metallic bonding - Strong electrostatic attraction between positively charged ions and negatively charged sea of electrons, Malleable - Pure metals are easily shaped as layers can slide over each other, Cast Iron - Brittle due to high carbon content, Low carbon steel - Used in car bodies, 0.1- 0.3% carbon, High carbon steel - Very strong, used in bridges, 0.22 – 2.5% carbon, Stainless steel - Corrosion resistant, contains at least 11% chromium and some nickel, used in cutlery, Bronze - Mixture of copper and tin, Brass - Mixture of copper and zinc, Steel - General term for different alloys of iron, Draincover - Use of cast iron,

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