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A pure metal is found in nature. An alloy is a combination of metals.
Alloys are better because some metals react with air and water yet Alloys dont react as much. This is why car wheels are made of Alloys so that they dont react with air or water.
Alloys are simply a mix of two different metals. After being mixed they have different and better characteristics such as stainless steel. Alloys are a special type of metal.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoPure metals are softer and more malleable, while alloys are harder and less malleable (e.g. stronger). This is because alloys are made of more than one type of metal and thus the different particle sizes of the different metal atoms will prevent the sliding of particles over one another. On the other hand, pure metals are only made of one type of metal atom, and thus they are able to slide over each other easier and thus are softer.
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Is lead a pure metal?
A pure metal is any metal that has not been alloyed or joined with any other metal or synthetic material. Lead is a pure metal because it is an element and composed of a single kind of atom.
Is lead pure metal?
A pure metal is any metal that has not been alloyed or joined with any other metal or synthetic material. Lead is a pure metal because it is an element and composed of a single kind of atom.
What is an fact about metal?
Pure metal is weaker than alloyed metal. ! and zinc oxide + Gold = zinc oxide + gold. !
What metal may be alloyed with silver to make tableware that is shiny and harder than pure silver?
Sterling silver
What is pure silver alloyed with?
Silver is alloyed with copper to be more hard.
How many solids are in a metal alloy?
Alloy is the term used to identify an ingredient used to "change the characteristic of a base metal" or a metal that has been modified. They almost have to be solids as a liquid would vaporize when the metal is molten. Almost all metals are alloyed unless designated "pure". ie: pure gold 24 carat. Most jewelry 14 to 18 carat (alloyed).
What type of element or compound is gold?
pure gold is a element and is a metal. But it is too soft and thus it is often alloyed with other metals
What's the difference between 22 or 18 carat gold?
The word carat is used to denote the purity of the metal it is used on. Therefore, 18 carat shows that the metal (i.e gold) is 75% pure, while 22 carat shows that it is nearly 92% pure metal, ( 91.67% to be precise).So the difference is 17% in the purity of the metal.
How much is a pure silver 1910 dime worth?
No U.S. coins are pure silver. Silver is so soft it would wear out quickly so the metal was alloyed with copper. See the Related Question for more details.
What are the difference between pure and impure blood?
pure bllood i
What is difference between 18 karat gold and 24 karat gold?
The difference is ONLY the volume of gold. 18K is a minimum of 75% pure gold 24K is a minimum of 99% pure gold The remainder being ANY other metal that can mix with it.
What is the difference between white gold and platinum Which is more valuable?
Platinum is more valuble because it is stronger. White gold is an alloy of gold and at least one white metal. Platinum is a pure metal.
