Title: Identify metals.
Course: Agricultural Fabrication and Emerging Technologies (18404) > Section: Performing Hot Metalworking Operations

Identification should include metals commonly used in the agriculture industry and their characteristics, including

- ferrous vs. non-ferrous
- hardness
- malleability
- ductility.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are some resources for identifying metals?

- What types of metal are commonly used in the agriculture industry?
- How do you determine metal type?
- How can a magnet and grinder help you identify metal type?
- What are methods to determine if a metal is ferrous?
- What are methods to determine metal hardness?
- What are some common solder alloys?
- Why is soft soldering the preferred method for joining some metals, but not others?