Metal is a material used for many things, for instance, a metal fence and a chain.

Metal can sometimes

be waterproof.

Materials Fact file

by Emma Vella

Year 5.3

Material facts

Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon and

small amounts of silicon, phosphorus, sulphur and oxygen.

Copper can be used to make a lot of things such as jewellery, railings and some tools.