Alloys

Alloys

Definition of alloys
1. A mixture where at least one other substance is added to a metal to improve its properties
Examples
1. Steel
  1. Mild steel
    1. C 5% and Fe 95%
    2. buildings, cars, bridges
      1. stronger than Fe
  2. Stainless steel
    1. Ni 10%, Cr 20%and Fe 70%
    2. cutlery, sinks,utensils, surgical tools, carparts
      1. Resistant to corrosion
      2. shiny
2. Brass
  1. Cu 70% and Zn 30%
  2. Musical instruments, ornaments
    1. Resistant to corrosion
    2. Harder than Cu
    3. Sonorous
    4. Lustrous
3. Bronze
  1. Cu 95% Sn 5%
  2. statues, bells, ornaments
    1. harder than brass
    2. sonorous
4. Alloys of aluminium
  1. Light, strong, high density
    1. electrical power cables, airplanes

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