The document discusses the uses of several pure metals. Sodium is used in nuclear reactors and extracting titanium due to its ability to conduct heat well and melt easily. Aluminum is used for overhead electricity cables and CDs/DVDs as it conducts electricity well and resists corrosion. Zinc is used to coat iron and prevent rusting. Nickel is used in electroplating steel due to corrosion resistance and appearance. Tin is used to coat steel cans and protects iron from rusting as it is unreactive, nontoxic, and protective. Titanium is used in dental implants and joint replacements as it is light, strong, corrosion resistant, nontoxic, and ductile.
The document discusses the uses of several pure metals. Sodium is used in nuclear reactors and extracting titanium due to its ability to conduct heat well and melt easily. Aluminum is used for overhead electricity cables and CDs/DVDs as it conducts electricity well and resists corrosion. Zinc is used to coat iron and prevent rusting. Nickel is used in electroplating steel due to corrosion resistance and appearance. Tin is used to coat steel cans and protects iron from rusting as it is unreactive, nontoxic, and protective. Titanium is used in dental implants and joint replacements as it is light, strong, corrosion resistant, nontoxic, and ductile.
The document discusses the uses of several pure metals. Sodium is used in nuclear reactors and extracting titanium due to its ability to conduct heat well and melt easily. Aluminum is used for overhead electricity cables and CDs/DVDs as it conducts electricity well and resists corrosion. Zinc is used to coat iron and prevent rusting. Nickel is used in electroplating steel due to corrosion resistance and appearance. Tin is used to coat steel cans and protects iron from rusting as it is unreactive, nontoxic, and protective. Titanium is used in dental implants and joint replacements as it is light, strong, corrosion resistant, nontoxic, and ductile.