This document provides information about metals and metallurgy. It discusses the properties of metals including their luster, malleability, ductility, and ability to conduct heat and electricity. It explains that metals are usually alloys consisting of mixtures of metals or metals and non-metals. Metallic bonding is described as the interaction between metal ions and delocalized valence electrons that provides cohesion. The document also distinguishes between ferrous and non-ferrous metals, provides examples of common alloys, and gives an overview of metallurgy including the three main steps of concentrating ore, isolating metal, and purification.