Alloys Flashcards
Are alloys stronger or weaker than pure metals? Why?
Stronger because different metals have different size atoms. different sizes of atoms disrupts the orderly layers of atoms and makes it more difficult for the layers to slide over each other.
What does steel contain?
Iron and carbon
What is steel used for?
Stabilising railways, buildings and bridges, roads
What does solder contain?
Tin and lead
What are the uses of solder?
Soldering, sheet metal work, plumbing, electronics
What does brass contain?
Copper and zinc
What are the uses of brass?
Door handles, gears, electrical bearings, pipes, musical instruments
What does amalgam contain?
Mercury, silver, tin and copper
What are the uses of amalgam?
Teeth fillings
What does magnallium contain?
magnesium and aluminium
What are the uses of magnallium?
Wheels, aeroplanes and automobile parts
