Factors Influencing Metal Selection — Eduqas GCSE Design and Technology C600
Eduqas GCSE Design and Technology · C600
Factors Influencing Metal Selection
What you need to know
Evaluate the aesthetic and functional properties of specific metals (e.g., aluminium, duralumin, copper, brass, bronze, cast iron, mild steel) to inform selection.
Assess the environmental, ethical, and social responsibilities associated with designing using metals, including issues of poverty, exploitation, and biodiversity.
Estimate the true financial and environmental costs of developing metal prototypes and products.
