Do you know what metal is? As we know metal company Malaysia are very important because they are the main companies for the development and construction of factories. These metals also have type dividers that we need to know more deeply in order to distinguish them from each other. With that, many will know that the metals we use in our daily lives are very important.

What Exactly Is Metal?

A chemical element that has the ability to conduct heat and electricity. Unconsciously metal is part of what people use nowadays. In addition to that, metal has also developed along with advanced technology since this golden age. Metals are used in many ways. Because metal is an important element in the country, especially in industry, and the priority of metal is because of its durability.

Metal Type

i) Precious Metal

       Precious metals are found freely or naturally, these metals mostly produce jewelry and make silverware.

ii) Ferrous Metal

        This metal has iron as its main element. The characteristics of this metal are that it is heavy, easily scratched and has magnetic properties. but nowadays this metal is widely used in daily life. In addition to that, this metal is used for the construction of bridges, locks and other tools.

iii) Base Metal

        This metal is a metal that does not have iron and its nature is soft but it has little mechanical resistance. For example, aluminium. Aluminium is also one of the most used because it has good resistance to corrosion.

iv) Radioactive Metal

      Metals found in the earth’s crust through human activities such as mining, another example during gas or oil extraction. For example, plutonium, uranium thorium among others can be mentioned. The metal can also be used in mining, medicine or agriculture. 

What Are The Good And Bad Of Metals?

A Good Of Metal Is: 

i) Can be forged – can produce the shape of various objects such as cookware, nails and so on. Therefore, with the availability of many metals, the company can produce goods with good quality and are marketed in the market.

ii) Strong – can handle heavy loads that are mostly used in buildings and car frames. This is to make the item strong and hold strong for a very long time. Therefore, metal is very suitable for use.

iii) Good electrical transmission – used on cables and electrical circuits, this will cause electricity to run smoothly for daily use.

A Bad Of Metal Is: 

i) Easy to rust – will rust if the metal reacts with oxygen or water. This will cause the metal to suffer damage and become unusable.

iii) Susceptible to electric shock – if we hold on to metal that has been electrified, it can cause us to get an electric shock. Therefore, we must be careful if we are near cables or things related to electricity.

Overall, metal is an important thing for the industry because without metal, all construction or development will not last long. Malaysian metal companies must take note of current developments and make them more advanced for the future.