Alloys Flashcards
1
Q
Brass
A
70% copper, 30% zinc.
Harder than pure copper.
2
Q
Bronze
A
90% copper, 10% tin.
Harder than pure copper.
3
Q
Mild steel
A
99.7% iron, 0.3% carbon.
Stronger and harder than pure iron.
4
Q
Stainless steel
A
74% iron, 18% chromium, 8% nickel.
Increased resistance to corrosion, used to make cutlery.