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Sources and stock forms of metals

Metals

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will develop technical principles knowledge with an explicit focus on exam technique.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to describe where different materials come from and identify their common stock forms.

Key Notes

  • Raw materials need to be sourced and processed into a useable form.
  • Materials are available in a range of stock forms, which influences material selection and production methods.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • source: where a material originates from
  • raw material: a natural material in its original state
  • process: changing a material to make it suitable for making products
  • stock form: the standard shape or size a material is supplied in

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • All materials are ready to use in their natural state.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Raw materials need to be sourced and processed into a useable form. Materials are available in a range of stock forms, which influences material selection and production methods.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'source'

where a material originates from.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: All materials are ready to use in their natural state. Correction: Raw materials need to go through a range of processing stages to make them usable.

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