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Alloys made by mixing metals together often have more desirable properties than pure metals. Pure gold, for example, is very soft and easily damaged. Bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, is also harder than pure copper.

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What process is involved in making toys and other objects made of metals?

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Which of the two metals are mixed in manufacturing of stainless steel?

Iron and chromium are the two main metals mixed in the manufacturing of stainless steel. Other metals such as nickel, manganese, and molybdenum may also be added in varying quantities to achieve specific properties in the final product.


What are 2 or more metals mixed together called?

Il several metals have been mixed together it is a mixture, if that mixture is then melted so that the metals mingle at the atomic level it is an alloy. However for certain metals that have widely different melting points making an alloy by simply melting the mixture of those metals will not work (the lower melting temperature metals will melt first and separate from the mixture, in some cases one or metals might even evaporate before the higher melting temperature metals have begun to melt). For such alloys the metals must be melted in groups forming other alloys that must then be blended to create the final intended alloy.


Is gold mixed with tin?

No, gold is typically not mixed with tin. Gold is a separate element, while tin is a metal with its own distinct properties. Mixing gold with other metals to create an alloy is common in jewelry making, but tin is not commonly used in gold alloys due to its lower value and different physical properties.


What is bronze Olympic metals made of?

The composition of olympic medals can change from one Olympics to another, such as gold medals that at some Olympics are solid gold but at others have been just gold plated. I would assume however that bronze medals are made of bronze which of course is an alloy of copper and tin.

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Why is gold mixed with other metals for the olympic medals?

Pure gold is too soft, even to be used for medals.


What properties of metals allow them to be recycled?

they can be melted, mixed with other metals(alloys)


Are the olympic silver metals real silver?

yes Depends a little on what you mean by "real" silver. It's a lot of silver in them, but there is some percentage of other metals to make the silver more malleable and more suited for making medals of.


Are alloys ore of metals?

Alloys are several metals, and possibly some other substances, mixed together.


Why is silver often mixed with other metals?

because it is an harding agent


Is R14k real gold?

Yes, but it is not pure gold, it has other metals mixed in with it.


Explain why other elements are often mixed with metals to make alloys?

Alloys have improved features compared with single metals.


Why is gold always mixed with other metal to make jewelry?

If gold wasn't mixed with other metals the jewelry would be too soft to wear.


What does mix with gold?

Gold can be mixed with Mercury - formation of an amalgam; also gold can form alloys with many other metals.


What is the differrent between kdm and 24carat gold?

KDM (Cadmiun) is a process used in India for making gold jewelry, where cadmium is mixed with gold to make it more durable. 24-carat gold, on the other hand, is pure gold without any other metals mixed in, making it the most valuable and most malleable form of gold.


Can aluminum be combined with metal?

Yes. There are several alloys where aluminium is mixed with other metals.


Can the element cobalt be mixed with any other element?

Yes, cobalt can be mixed with other elements to form alloys. It is commonly mixed with other metals such as iron, nickel, and chromium to create alloys with specific properties for various industrial applications.