0
Why an alloy is harder that the individual metals that make it up?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
All the best bits from all the metals are combined to make a 'super metal'!! Scientists use the best bits from different metals to design and build metals perfect for different uses. Hope this helped!
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoIn alloy other elements are present which are responsible to furnished the gaps among the atoms of Iron so binding and compactness increases which make the material harder.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is a mix of metals called?
A mixture of two or more metals is called an alloy. Alloys make sure that the end product has the combined desirable qualities of each of the metals that have been used.
Is platinum an alloy?
Yes it is from my knowledge but I am not sure so look it up on Google
Which metals make up the alloy Invar?
The alloy Invar is made up by the metals of nickel and iron. The full makeup is 36% nickel and 64% iron. The alloy was invented in the year 1896 by a Swiss scientist.
To make a fire exiting Ladder which is the lightest but strongest and fireproof metal or alloy?
Alloy is the name for at least two different metals melted and blended together. Most of the metals we use are alloys, as their characteristics are usually better than the base metals.
What is used to make steel?
Steel is an alloy of iron with carbon and metals as: chromium, vanadium, silicon, etc.
How do you make gold super hard?
You don't, because it's not. You can alloy it with other, harder metals to make a more durable alloy, but then it's not still pure gold.
What is a mix of metals called?
A mixture of two or more metals is called an alloy. Alloys make sure that the end product has the combined desirable qualities of each of the metals that have been used.
Is platinum an alloy?
Yes it is from my knowledge but I am not sure so look it up on Google
What alloy is used to make steel?
Steel is an alloy of iron with carbon and metals as: chromium, vanadium, silicon, etc.
Which 2 metals make up the alloy bronze?
Zinc and iron
Which metals make up the alloy Invar?
The alloy Invar is made up by the metals of nickel and iron. The full makeup is 36% nickel and 64% iron. The alloy was invented in the year 1896 by a Swiss scientist.
Is 18 karat gold better than 9 karat?
24K is pure gold. Any number smaller than that means less gold and more alloy metals. Alloy metals are mixed with gold to make it harder. Pure gold would be so soft that it would deform or get scratches and nicks in it.
What is the alloy of gold?
Gold is often alloyed with other metals to make it harder or change its colour. Some alloys:- rose gold made with copper, white gold made with either nickel or palladium,
Which two metals are an alloy of latten?
Almost any metals can make an alloy.It is easiest if the metals have similar melting temperatures.
What metals make up alloy manganin?
I mixture between goon and bongs.
Which metals make up the alloy nitiol?
If you mean nitinol, it is nickel and titanium.
Is an alloy silver copper nickel or brass?
The metals silver, copper and nickel are elements. It is brass that is an alloy, and copper and zinc are what make it up.
