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Why is duralumin used to make aeroplanes rather than pure aluminium?
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∙ 12y ago
Duraluminum was a type of low corrosion and low fatigue Aluminum developed for the aircraft industry.
It was in common use for years.
The material was supplanted by newer alloys but the name persisted until the current composites took over.
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∙ 14y ago
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What is the name of the aluminium alloy that is almost as strong as steel?
duralumin, copper is added to the aliminium to make duralumin
What alloys is aluminum used for?
We use aluminium to make alloys. Alumina is a example.
What metals are combined to make duralumin?
Duralumin is made up of aluminum (93.5%), copper (4.4%), magnesium (1.5%) and manganese (0.6%).
How do you make formula of aluminium chloride mention it with steps?
aluminium+hydrochloric acid= aluminium chloride+hydrogen :)
Why do the notable features of aluminum make it suitable for making aircraft and power cables?
- aluminium is cheap- aluminium has a low density- aluminium is not easy corrodable- aluminium has convenable thermal and electrical coductivities
What are the metals use to make aeroplanes?
It is an alloy called duralumin which contains aluminium andd other metals and is lighter and stronger than aluminium.Read more about it on wikipidia
What is the name of the aluminium alloy that is almost as strong as steel?
duralumin, copper is added to the aliminium to make duralumin
What is used to make aeroplanes aluminium or iron?
aluminum
What alloys is aluminum used for?
We use aluminium to make alloys. Alumina is a example.
What metals are combined to make duralumin?
Duralumin is made up of aluminum (93.5%), copper (4.4%), magnesium (1.5%) and manganese (0.6%).
Why is aluminium alloy rather than steel is used to make aircraft?
Because aluminium is not only cheaper but lighter. - Dave! Yognaut
What can you make out of paper?
aeroplanes
What do you use mild steel for?
You use it to make aeroplanes
What elements make up aluminium phosphide?
Aluminium and phosphorus
How can make the flight from Pakistan to UK shorter?
Faster aeroplanes.
How do you make formula of aluminium chloride mention it with steps?
aluminium+hydrochloric acid= aluminium chloride+hydrogen :)
How has aeroplanes helped humans?
it helped make travelling easier for us
