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Identifying Nonferrous Metals

This nonferrous metal is white or white silver in color. It is a soft ductile metal that is much lighter than steel. An anodized surface is frequently found on this material.
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This nonferrous metal is white or white silver in color. It is a soft ductile metal that is much lighter than steel. An anodized surface is frequently found on this material.

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Aluminum

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This nonferrous metal is white or white silver in color. It is a soft ductile metal that is much lighter than steel. An anodized surface is frequently found on this material.

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Aluminum

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In its pure state, this material is soft and malleable; a freshly exposed surface has a reddish-orange color. This material has high thermal and electrical conductivity.
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In its pure state, this material is soft and malleable; a freshly exposed surface has a reddish-orange color. This material has high thermal and electrical conductivity.

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Copper

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In its pure state, this material is soft and malleable; a freshly exposed surface has a reddish-orange color. This material has high thermal and electrical conductivity.

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Copper

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In its purest state, this is a soft, silver white metal that closely resembles aluminum but weighs less. This material will readily burn with a brilliant white light.
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In its purest state, this is a soft, silver white metal that closely resembles aluminum but weighs less. This material will readily burn with a brilliant white light.

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Magnesium

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In its purest state, this is a soft, silver white metal that closely resembles aluminum but weighs less. This material will readily burn with a brilliant white light.

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Magnesium

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This material has been used for incandescent light filaments for decades. It has the highest known melting point of any metal.
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This material has been used for incandescent light filaments for decades. It has the highest known melting point of any metal.

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Tungsten

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This material has been used for incandescent light filaments for decades. It has the highest known melting point of any metal.

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Tungsten

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This steely-gray, lustrous metal takes a high polish, resists tarnishing, and has a high melting point. It is commonly used as decorative plating.
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This steely-gray, lustrous metal takes a high polish, resists tarnishing, and has a high melting point. It is commonly used as decorative plating.

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Chromium

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This steely-gray, lustrous metal takes a high polish, resists tarnishing, and has a high melting point. It is commonly used as decorative plating.

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Chromium

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This material is an alloy of copper and zinc.
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This material is an alloy of copper and zinc.

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Brass

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This material is an alloy of copper and zinc.

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Brass

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This nonferrous metal is an alloy of copper and tin. Its most common use is in the manufacture of bushings.
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This nonferrous metal is an alloy of copper and tin. Its most common use is in the manufacture of bushings.

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Bronze

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This nonferrous metal is an alloy of copper and tin. Its most common use is in the manufacture of bushings.

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Bronze

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This soft, bluish-white metal is commonly used as protective plating.
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This soft, bluish-white metal is commonly used as protective plating.

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Cadmium

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This soft, bluish-white metal is commonly used as protective plating.

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Cadmium

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This white metal is used mainly for electroplating and as an alloy with steel. It is noted for its resistance to corrosion and oxidization.
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This white metal is used mainly for electroplating and as an alloy with steel. It is noted for its resistance to corrosion and oxidization.

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Nickel

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This white metal is used mainly for electroplating and as an alloy with steel. It is noted for its resistance to corrosion and oxidization.

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Nickel

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This material's most common use is for plating steel. Plating with this material is known as "galvanizing." It is used as plating because of its resistance to oxidization.
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This material's most common use is for plating steel. Plating with this material is known as "galvanizing." It is used as plating because of its resistance to oxidization.

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Zinc

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This material's most common use is for plating steel. Plating with this material is known as "galvanizing." It is used as plating because of its resistance to oxidization.

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Zinc

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