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Why do you use an alloy?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

An alloy would be useful if the material properties of the alloy, such as resistance to corrosion, are better than that of the metal that is normally used. It would be used in a case where operating conditions dictate using a material properties suited to its use. For instance stainless steel has chromium added to it which forms a thin oxide layer which is quickly replenished when scratched, but is not brittle like iron oxide (rust).

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