Alloys as Useful Materials (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Definition of alloys
Definition of alloys
Mixtures of metals & other elements
Main composition of steel
Main composition of steel
Iron and carbon
Low carbon steel properties
Low carbon steel properties
Softer & easier to shape
Low carbon steel uses
Low carbon steel uses
Construction & vehicle manufacturing
High carbon steel properties
High carbon steel properties
Harder but more brittle
High carbon steel uses
High carbon steel uses
Machine parts
Strength of alloys vs pure metals
Strength of alloys vs pure metals
Alloys are stronger than pure metals
Density of aluminium alloys
Density of aluminium alloys
Lower density than pure aluminium
Metals alloyed with gold
Metals alloyed with gold
Silver, copper, and zinc
Purpose of alloying gold
Purpose of alloying gold
Increase hardness for durability
24-carat gold meaning
24-carat gold meaning
Pure gold
Brass composition
Brass composition
Copper and zinc
Brass vs pure copper property
Brass vs pure copper property
More malleable than pure copper
Bronze composition
Bronze composition
Copper and tin
Bronze vs pure copper property
Bronze vs pure copper property
Harder than pure copper