Question
Download Solution PDFThe alloy of copper and zinc is known as ________
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFExplanation:
- An alloy is a homogeneous mixture of two or more metals or nonmetals.
- Alloys are metal mixtures with other elements and the combination of both is governed by the properties required.
- The following table shows some metals with there alloys.
| Name of the alloy | Made up of |
| Brass | Copper and Zinc |
| Bronze | Copper and Tin |
| German Silver | Copper, Zinc, and Nickle |
| Nickel Steel | Iron and Nickel |
Important Points
Duralumin: It is an aluminium alloy. It contains 3.5 to 4.5% copper, 0.4 to 0.7% manganese, 0.4 to 0.7% magnesium and the remaining being aluminium. It is widely used in the aircraft industry for forging, stamping, bars, sheets, rivets, and so on.
Hindalium: It contains 5% copper and the rest aluminium. It is used for containers, utensils, tubes, rivets, etc.
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