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3 Alloys
What is Alloy?
● An alloy is a mixture of two or more elements in a fixed
composition with a metal as the main component.
Comparison between arrangement
of atoms in metal

Pure Metals
Alloys
Physical Properties of Alloys

Malleable
High density

Ductile
Alloys
Good conductors of
electricity

High melting
point and boiling
point
Aim of Producing Alloys
1. To prevent or minimise corrosion
2. To improve the physical appearance
3. To increase the hardness and strength of pure metals
Compositions,Properties and uses of alloys
Alloys Parent Other metals Special Properties Main uses
metal

Brass Cu: 70% Zn: 30% Does not corrode easily Ship boilers

Bronze Cu:90% Sn:10% Very hard and strong Ship propellers

Soft steel Fe:99.8% C:0.2% Malleable, ductile Cables,nails,chains

Stainless steel Fe:74% Cr: 18% Strong and does not rust Hospital and chemical
Ni:8% equipment, cutlery

Duralumin Al: 9(% Cu:3% Strong and light Aircraft bodies

Mn: 1%
Mg: 1%
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