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An [[alloy]] is a [[mixture]] of a [[metal]] and one or more other [[element]]s, usually other [[metal]] [[element]]s. | An [[alloy]] is a [[mixture]] of a [[metal]] and one or more other [[element]]s, usually other [[metal]] [[element]]s. | ||
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| + | : Adding different [[element]]s to a [[metal]] to make an [[alloy]] can change the [[Physical Property|physical]] and [[Chemical Property|chemical]] [[property|properties]]. | ||
| + | : [[Alloy]]s are made to change the [[property|properties]] of a [[metal]] to make it more useful for certain [[application]]s. | ||
Revision as of 19:51, 26 January 2019
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Key Stage 3
Meaning
An alloy is a metal with one or more other elements mixed with it, usually other metal elements.
About Alloys
- Adding different elements to a metal to make an alloy can change the properties of that metal.
Examples
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| Bronze was one of the first alloys every made and is made from around 88% Copper and 12% Tin. | Brass is a very strong alloy made form a mixture of Copper and Zinc. | Steel is an alloy of around 98% Iron and 2% Carbon. |
Key Stage 4
Meaning
An alloy is a mixture of a metal and one or more other elements, usually other metal elements.
About Alloys
- Adding different elements to a metal to make an alloy can change the physical and chemical properties.
- Alloys are made to change the properties of a metal to make it more useful for certain applications.