WALT- what are alloys

Alloys are mixtures of two or more metals. They are

formed by mixing molten metals thoroughly.
Draw the diagram
alloys
• The dark circles represents atoms of a metal, the pale
circles are the larger atoms of a different metal added
to make the alloy. The different size of the atom give
the alloys different physical properties from those of
the pure metal.
Uses of common alloys
alloys elements uses
brass Copper, zinc Jewellery, machine
bearings,electrical connection,door
furniture
bronze Copper, tin Castings, machine parts

Lead , tin Connecting electrical wirings

solder
Types of steel
element properties uses
steel
Iron, carbon(1%) Tough and brittle Cutting tools, chisels,
Hard steel razor blades

Iron, carbon(0.5%) Easily worked, lost most Car bodies,large

Mild steel of the brittleness. structures, machinery

Iron, chromium and nickel Tough, does not corrode Cutlery, kitchen
Stainless steel sinks,surgical
instruments,chemical
plant reaction and
vessals.
Tungsten steel Iron , tungsten Tough even at high Edges of high speed
temperatures cutting tools.