Alloy (noun, “AL-oy”)
An alloy is a metal-based mixture. Familiar examples of alloys include steel, bronze and brass. Some alloys are metal-metal mixtures. Others mix metals with nonmetals.
Alloys offer strong, flexible support for skyscrapers, jewelry and more. By adjusting the recipe of an alloy, metalworkers can fine-tune its properties. That way, they create the perfect material for the job.
Take steel. This alloy contains the elements iron and carbon. Iron is metallic element. Adding carbon to it strengthens the metal. The result is a versatile metal alloy that is strong, flexible and resilient. That makes i...
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