Metals and Alloys

Malleability

Ductility

Brittleness

Hardness

A pure metal

A mixture of two or more elements, where at least one is a metal

A metal coated with another metal

A metal that has been melted and solidified

To improve the appearance of the metal

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To increase the electrical conductivity of the metal

To make the metal more brittle

To enhance the strength of the meta

A process of applying a layer of zinc to steel or iron to prevent rusting

A process of polishing metals to make them shiny

A process of heating metals to a high temperature and then cooling them slowly

A process of mixing metals to create an alloy

Anodizing

Galvanization

Electroplating

Powder coating

To change its colour

To improve its electrical conductivity

To protect it from environmental damage

To increase its weight

Keeping the metal wet at all times

Exposing the metal to acidic conditions

Applying a protective coating

Increasing the temperature of the metal

Elasticity

Toughness

Brittleness

Strength

Magnetism

Rust resistance

Increased weight

Electrical conductivity

The ability to be drawn into wires

The ability to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets

The ability to resist wear and tear

The ability to return to its original shape after being stretched