Alloys Flashcards
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What other types of alloys exist?
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An alloy with two components is called a binary alloy; one with three is a ternary alloy; one with four is a quaternary alloy.
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What is an Alloy?
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An alloy is a combination, either in solution or compound, of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, and where the resulting material has metallic properties.
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Give two examples of alloys, what are they made from, and what are they used for…
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Duralmin = Mix of Copper and Aluminum - Duralmin is used to make Airship frames, Precision Tools.
White Gold = Mix of Gold and Silver ( or Palladium). - Used to make Jewelry etc.
