Are alloys considered rocks

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

Alloys are mixtures of metallic elements or metals with other elements (steel is an alloy that can be a mixture of iron and carbon).

Rocks are minerals, these are components of the earth and need not contain any metallic elements at all.

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∙ 14y ago

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Are ores and rocks minerals or metals?

Ores are mineral deposits that contain metals in concentrated form. Rocks can also contain minerals, but not all rocks are considered to be minerals. Metals are elements that are typically extracted from ores through mining and processing.

Are rocks magnetized?

no, only iron, cobalt, nickel and their alloys are magnetic.

What is metal alloy solution?

Alloys may be considered as solid solutions.

Are alloys liquid solutions?

Yes, alloys are considered to be solid solutions because they are homogeneous mixtures of two or more metals or a metal and a non-metal. The components of an alloy are evenly distributed on a microscopic scale, resulting in a solid material with properties different from those of its individual components.

Why are rocks considered a part of a cycle?

Because rocks are formed by a cycle of events

Is nichrome conductor?

Yes, all metals and alloys should be considered as (good to very good) conductors.

Why are space rocks not considered planets?

Because they are to small to be considered planets.

Is brass a metal alloy a heterogeneous mixture?

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc; alloys are considered as heterogeneous mixtures.

Are gemstones considered as rocks or minerals?

minerals

What are 2 different alloys and explain what they are made out of?

1 Alloys of magnesium2 Alloys of aluminum3 Alloys of potassium4 Alloys of iron5 Alloys of cobalt6 Alloys of nickel7 Alloys of copper8 Alloys of gallium9 Alloys of silver10 Alloys of tin11 Rare earth alloys12 Alloys of gold13 Alloys of mercury14 Alloys of lead15 Alloys of bismuth16 Alloys of zirconiumBUT I AM SURE WHAT THEY ARE MADE OF I HOPE THIS HELPS :)

What is the chemical symbol for inconel?

inconel is a term referring to a group of alloys. Alloys have variable compositions as they can considered to be solid solutions of metals. inconels main constituents are Ni and Cr with many other elemnts in smaller proportions.

Types of rocks you can wear?

Diamonds, emeralds, any kind of gems. These are all considered rocks.

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