non ferrous metals

lightweight, ductile, malleable, corrosion resistant, electrical and thermal conductor

metal inert gas and tungsten inert gas heat welded

melting temp: 660C

drink cans, aircraft bodies, bike frames, window frames, packaging and baking foil

ductile, malleable, tough, corrosion resistant, good electrical and thermal conductor

can be soldered and brazed

melting temp: 1083C

electrical wire, printed electrical circuits, water pipes, hot water tanks and central heating pipes

low melting point, good corrosion resistance

melting temp: 420C

galvanising steel as a protective coating for trash cans, buckets, farm gates, intricate die casting

malleable, ductile, corrosion resistant can be soldered

melting temp: 1063C

jewellery, cutlery, used for plating other materials

hard, similar strengths to steels but more lightweight, high resistance to corrosion resistant

melting temp: 1668C

joint replacements, tooth implants, spectacle frames, air/spacecraft, golf clubs, bikes, ship hulls

ductile, malleable, low melting point, corrosion resistant

melting temp: 232C

soft solder, coatings for food cans, rarely used in pure form