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Most metals in their pure form, are not very strong. Adding different metals and substances together, dramatically alters the strength of the alloy and makes it useful.
Steel itself is an alloy, with Fe being it's major component.
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Give an example of an alloy and tell how it's properties may make it more useful than a pure metal?
An alloy is less reactive and much stronger, instead of using a pure metal it may be reactive and weaker.
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.
Is alloy soft?
The hardness of alloys is very different; alloys have generally a hardness higher than the pure metal.
Alloys are commonly used in manufacturing. Which of the following is not a reason to use an alloy instead a pure metal?
Cast iron is more brittle than pure iron.
Why do people use principal alloy in jewelry?
Using a base metal in jewelry reduces the cost of the item, rather than it being made of a solid precious metal.
Why are metal things often made of alloy rather than pure metal?
Alloys allow certain metals to be stronger, or lighter, or both
Why a metal alloy behaves differently to a pure metal?
A metal alloy behaves differently than a pure metal because the different chemical properties of the metals in an alloy both contribute to the alloy's properties. Certain alloys may be stronger than the original metals because one metal may fill a "gap" in the other's structure. Of course, other properties besides strength are also changed in an alloy.
Why are aroplanes made from aluminum alloy rather than pure aluminum?
Pure aluminum is not strong enough as building material for airplanes. Alloy with Al are stronger.
Why is an alloy of copper and zinc used to make candlesticks rather than pure copper?
I believe the copper needs support with the zinc as a filler. Copper is a soft metal.
Give an example of an alloy and tell how it's properties may make it more useful than a pure metal?
An alloy is less reactive and much stronger, instead of using a pure metal it may be reactive and weaker.
In what way is an alloy better than a metal in pure form?
An alloy is better than a metal in pure form in the way that an alloy contains some extra materials possessing some different properties which would prevent it from getting corroded easily and thus increase its life span for using purposes.
Is bronze more valuable than silver?
No, the opposite. And at that, bronze is an alloy, and not one pure metal
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 is a ring made from an alloy rather than pure gold?
Because pure gold would not hold the ring's shape. Pure gold is soft.
Is alloy soft?
The hardness of alloys is very different; alloys have generally a hardness higher than the pure metal.
Alloys are commonly used in manufacturing. Which of the following is not a reason to use an alloy instead a pure metal?
Cast iron is more brittle than pure iron.
Is gold a soft or hard metal?
gold can be both soft and hard depending on how pure it is, pure gold (24K) is softer than a gold alloy. And the lower the number the harder it is. 10K is harder than 14K, 14K is harder than 18K, and 18K is harder than 24K (pure gold).
