2006-12-10 11:58:37 · 15 answers · asked by JaMeria M 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
An alloy is a combination, either in solution or compound, of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, and where the resulting material has metallic properties. The resulting metallic substance has different properties (sometimes significantly different) from those of its components.
Example;Steel is a metal alloy whose major component is iron, with carbon content between 0.02% and 1.7% by weight.
2006-12-10 12:02:47 · answer #1 · answered by greatful2be 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alloys are made from many different metals. For example aluminum alloy wheels, are the most popular for mounting tires on to cars. Alloys are made up of mixing 2 or more metals together.
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2006-12-10 20:05:01 · answer #2 · answered by Kali_girl825 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An alloy is a combination of substances, a metal being one of them. Steel is an example. It's made of iron and carbon melted together. Alloys are made because they have better properties than the original substances. Iron and carbon aren't very strong alone, but combined they are much much stronger.
2006-12-10 20:02:54 · answer #3 · answered by jesus_zakini 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term "alloy" means a mixture of 2 or more metals. So basically, they're made of various different metals.
2006-12-10 20:00:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An alloy is a combination, either in solution or compound, of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, and where the resulting material has metallic properties. The resulting metallic substance has different properties (sometimes significantly different) from those of its components.
2006-12-10 20:02:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mixing different metals to make one is a alloy.
2006-12-10 20:00:27 · answer #6 · answered by Biker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 or more metals
2006-12-10 20:00:08 · answer #7 · answered by Cooljerk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different metals and other substances.Steel for example is made from iron and carbon , brass from copper and bronze.
2006-12-10 20:03:28 · answer #8 · answered by The Dark Side 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be more specific.
Alloys are a combination of metals. The possibilities are endless.
2006-12-10 20:01:01 · answer #9 · answered by FRANKFUSS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A mixture of metals.
2006-12-10 20:00:01 · answer #10 · answered by PrettyEyes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋