Metal

Description

Metals are today among the most important materials due to their various properties. However, man first had to learn how to produce and process them. Although more than 75% of the elements have metallic properties, in the development of mankind it is initially only some of the metals that are of importance:

• Gold
• Copper
• Tin
• Lead
• Iron

as well as mixtures, so-called alloys of these and other metallic and non-metallic elements.

Sample properties

The properties of the sample depends on the problem, the metal and the analysis method. Information on this can also be found under the various methods.