Chemistry
What is an 'alloy'. Give composition of
(i) duralumin
(ii) brass
(iii) fuse metal.
Metallurgy
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Alloy — An alloy is a homogeneous mixture of two or more metals or of one or more metals with certain non-metallic elements.
(i) Duralumin — Al [95%], Mg [0.5%], Mn [0.5%], Cu [4%]
(ii) Brass — Cu [60-80%], Zn [40-20%]
(iii) Fuse metal — Pb [50%], Sn [50%]
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