Alloys Flashcards
1
Q
What is an alloy?
A
A combination of two different metals
2
Q
Why do we have alloys?
A
In order to get characteristics we like from two different materials to make a more suitable metal to use.
3
Q
What are some alloys
A
Brass,bronze,nitinol,duralumin
4
Q
What are the uses of some alloys?
A
Brass: Taps and boat fittings
Bronze:Statue,coin ,bearings
Nitinol: Smart metal alloys,muscle wire
Duralumin: Lightwight strcu
5
Q
What are some of the properties of Alloys
A
they vary
