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Metals

This resource consists of a self-study sheet and suggested practical activity.  Students will:

  • Use fully annotated diagrams to describe the structures of more than two metals and relate their structures to physical properties 
  • Carry out tests on samples of metals they have work-hardened, annealed and tempered. Compare the effects against control samples and write a report on their findings. 

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