Alloys Flashcards

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Alloy

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A solid solution composed of two or more metals, or one or more metals and one or more non-metals.

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Interstitial Alloys

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Atoms with small radius occupy the spaces between atoms with a larger radius. Ex. Steel - Iron with C atoms

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Substitutable Alloys

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The radii of the solute and solvent atoms are similar. Switching won’t distort the size. Malleable and ductile. Ex. Brass - Zn and Cu

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