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Metals and Their Uses Cheat Sheet (DRAFT) by

1. Common properties and uses of metals. 2. Corrosion and rusting. 3. The reactions of metals with water. 4. The reactions of metals with acids. 5. The properties of alloys and their use.

This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.

Properties and Uses of Metals

Conductors of heat and electr­icity (copper, electrical wiring)
Malleable and Ductile (aluminum, airplanes and cans)
High melting points and are solid at room temper­ature, except mercury (iron, cooking pans)
Shiny (gold and silvers, jewelry and electr­onics)
Strong and Durable (iron and steel, buildings and machines)

Corrosion and Rusting

Rusting -> chemical reaction where iron reacts with oxygen and water to form a reddis­h-brown substance called rust. Occurs because of oxidation.
Corrosion -> Formation of compounds of metals due to oxidation reaction.
Prevent -> Painti­ng/­coa­ting, Galvan­iza­tion, Stainless steel, Powder coating
Factors Influe­ncing -> High temper­ature, acidic PH, oxygen, high flow velocity
Aluminum & Titanium -> Form an oxide layer to be stronger (Does not weaken the iron structure)