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Why Alloys of metals have greater resistivity than their constituents?
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∙ 12y ago
Resistance is due to scattering of conduction electrons. A metallic crystal can be viewed simplistically as a periodic array of ions with a cloud of delocalised conduction elections. The electrons do not scatter of the ions themselves because the crystal is periodic. There are two significant causes of scattering: 1. scattering off vibrations of the atomic lattice (phonons). This contribution to the resistivity is proportional to temperature. 2. scattering off defects in the crystal. At low temperature, this is the cause of a finite 'residual resistivity'. The two terms add linearly Rtotal = R1(T) + R2 Cold working a metal will introduce defects and thus lead to an increase in R2. Conversely, annealling the metal at high temperature will remove defects and reduce the residual resistivity.
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∙ 16y ago
Alloys have greater resistivity than their constituent metals because of factors such as impurities, defects, and irregularities in their atomic structure. The presence of different elements in an alloy can lead to increased electron scattering, which hinders the flow of electrical current, resulting in higher resistivity. Additionally, the variation in crystal structures and grain boundaries in alloys can contribute to increased resistance to the movement of electrons.
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∙ 14y agoIt is not a right perception to think that alloys have high resistivity.
Alloys can have high resistivity or low resistivity than the actual elements.
You might be thinking that alloys have high resistivity as many resistors are made of alloys. But by altering the composition of elements, we can also make an alloy of very low resistivity.
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∙ 13y agoThe presence of impurities and alloying elements decrease the electrical conductivity of most of the metals.. Hence thereby the alloying of metals increase the resistivity of metals and decrease its electrical conductivity..
But rarely.,, certain magnetic alloys increase its conductivity.
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∙ 12y agobecause there properties are beter than metals
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What combination of factors is most suitable for increasing the electrical conductivity of metals?
Resistivity is a constant for any particular material, and independent of that material's physical dimensions or shape. However, it does vary with temperature which is why resistivity is always quoted at a particular temperature. Variations in resistivity due to temperature change is the reason that the resistance of a material varies with temperature. In SI, resistivity is expressed in ohm metres.
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.
Why does nichrome get hot?
Nichrome has a high electrical resistivity.
Is a metal and an alloy the same thing?
An alloy is a type of metal (specifically, it's a solid solution of dissimilar metals). All alloys are metal, but not all metals are alloys ... pure metals (pure gold or pure copper, for example) are not alloys.
Why are alloys created?
Alloys are more durable than normal metals, this is because its lots of metals together. Its also cheaper to produce than some other metals.
Whether the resistivity of copper or its alloy is greater?
Copper alloy is often used in preference to pure copper due to its hardenss. Pure metals are usually soft and can be cut easily. They are not suitable for making any hard bodies. Therefore, alloys are used.
What combination of factors is most suitable for increasing the electrical conductivity of metals?
Resistivity is a constant for any particular material, and independent of that material's physical dimensions or shape. However, it does vary with temperature which is why resistivity is always quoted at a particular temperature. Variations in resistivity due to temperature change is the reason that the resistance of a material varies with temperature. In SI, resistivity is expressed in ohm metres.
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.
Metals include elements and alloys?
Alloys contain metals but also nonmetals.
What happens to metal at 200 degrees Celsius?
At 200 C:-- All metals become hot to the touch.-- The electrical resistivity of all metals becomes greater than at room temperature.-- The volume of all metals becomes greater than at room temperature.-- Some metals, but not all, melt (become liquid).
What is a Constituents of brass?
metals
Are alloys ore of metals?
Alloys are several metals, and possibly some other substances, mixed together.
Why does nichrome get hot?
Nichrome has a high electrical resistivity.
Solid solutions of metals or non metals dissolved in metals?
Alloys
What are the components of alloys?
Metals.
What metals magnetic?
iron, cobalt, nickel, and others.Not only metals are magnetic. Any element with unpaired electrons will be paramagnetic to some degree. At room temperature however, the only three metals that are ferromagnetic are iron, nickel, and cobalt.Ferromagnetism is a property not just of the chemical make-up of a material, but of its crystalline structure and microscopic organization. There are ferromagnetic metal alloys whose constituents are not themselves ferromagnetic, called Heusler alloys, named after Fritz Heusler. Conversely there are non-magnetic alloys, such as types of stainless steel, composed almost exclusively of ferromagnetic metals.
Explain why other elements are often mixed with metals to make alloys?
Alloys have improved features compared with single metals.
