The Different Types of Metals

The Different Types of Metals

A metal is a solid material, which, when formed into a shape, conducts heat and electricity fairly well and displays a shiny, lustrous appearance.metal roll forming machine Metal alloys are usually ductile or malleable.metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine Common metals include iron, silver, copper, tin, steel, nickel, gold, and zinc.metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine

An alloy of iron, tin, or copper has the potential to be an extremely good conductor of heat and electricity, although these alloys tend to be brittle and easily malformed.metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine The most common metal used in making metals is iron; it can be heated up to about 400 degrees Celsius and still remain pliable enough to be shaped.metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine Copper and silver are also very popular.metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine

The alloying elements which can be added to a metal to produce another metal are nickel, cobalt, palladium, platinum, rhodium, selenium, indium, and gallium.metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine These metals can be added to existing materials and used to form new, stronger, lighter metals.metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine The most common of these are titanium, copper, and gold.metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine

Metals also have chemical properties that are useful for various uses, such as water resistance and chemical insulation.metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine They are also used for forming tools, such as hammers, saws, drills, and drills for power drills, as well as tools for making other metals.metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine

In addition to being good conductors of heat and electricity, metals have the property to be strong, which is used for making tools, such as screwdrivers, blades, and drills, which are designed to work hard in a confined space, or to withstand the weight and stress of heavy objects.metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine The hardness of metal is affected by several factors.metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine One such factor is the amount of chromium, another metal, found in the metal.metal roll forming machine Chromium is the hardest of all the metals.

As you can see, you'll notice that alloys, rather than metals themselves, are used for manufacturing metal goods.metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine They are made of several different metals mixed together to form a metal.metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine It should be noted, however, that some of these products are more commonly known as "alloys" than they are "metal".metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine

As stated before, there are many different uses for metals.metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine There are also different types of metal products such as plating, which is a process by which certain metallic alloys are coated with other substances to provide a more durable and attractive finish on your products.metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine

Another important product made of metals is corrosion resistance.metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine Some metals, such as copper, are quite susceptible to corrosion when they come in contact with certain acidic liquids and foods.metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine A way to combat this is to coat the surfaces of your products with an anti-corrosion coating.metal roll forming machine There are several types of anti-corrosion coatings available, ranging from the most expensive to the cheapest, and everything in between.

You'll see that there are many different metals out there, and the different types of metals that they can be made of.metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine Metal alloys are made of these different metals, in varying proportions, in order to make a durable, effective product.metal roll forming machine metal roll forming machine