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Why can't rust form on rubber plastic or even other metals such as aluminum?
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∙ 15y ago
Some materials, like iron, when exposed to oxygen, will undergo a chemical reaction and oxidize. Others will not, like plastic.
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What type of material is duralumin?
alloy of aluminum with other metals.
What is expensive alloy or aluminum?
alloys because they are a combination of metals for example steel is acombination of iron and other metals
Examples of a conductor?
Copper Aluminum iron mercury other metals
Does pewter contain aluminum?
Pewter is a relatively soft, malleable metal that is largely made of tin. It does contain other metals, such as silver, copper, or lead, but it does not contain aluminum.
Why are aluminum alloys used instead of aluminum itself?
by itself aluminum is soft and not very strong but when mixed with the right other metals it can become stronger than either were alone
What are the earth materials in a car?
Everything a car is made out of has come from the earth. The Steel, plastic, other metals, rubber, aluminum, copper, etc.
Raw materials that contreibute to a motor bike?
Steel, aluminum, chrome, nickel, plastic, rubber and leather. Maybe some other types of metals as well.
What materials are used to make torpedoes?
The very same materials that are used for missiles. A torpedo is an under-water missile. They are constructed of metals with rubber/plastic/etc. parts: Copper wiring, aluminum, steel, and other materials that are most likely classified.
What natural resources are in an iPad?
Aluminum and the natural resources in plastic!!!!
Can other metals be added to aluminum to make aluminum alloys?
Yes.
What are the materials in track shoes?
The materials in track shoes depends on a number of variables. Typically they are made of materials such as nylon and rubber. Many also have spikes of aluminum or other light metals.
What are ford cars made out of?
The same materials that all other cars are made of. Steel, aluminum. copper, plastic, zinc, rubber, glass, & lead in the battery. Click the link.
What material is a horseshoe made of?
Usually steel, but aluminum is often used also in racing horses for example, as it is lighter. They can sometimes be made by other materials such as rubber, copper or plastic.
What are the percentage of price changes in aluminum for the past four years?
The price of aluminum, like other metals or scrap metals, changes on a daily basis.
What type of material is duralumin?
alloy of aluminum with other metals.
What are aluminum extrusions used for?
Aluminum extrusions are used to turn aluminum alloy into other materials for cross sectional profiles. It is extracted from other metals containing aluminum and squeezed out.
Why is aluminium not with the other metals on the periodic table?
The periodic table is organized not only by atomic number, but also electron configuration. The electrons in aluminum are most similar to gallium and boron, which is why aluminum is put where it is. Also, zinc, gallium and indium are metals, so aluminum is with a couple of the other metals.
