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Paper 3 structured question: Alloys and their properties

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Properties of alloys in engineering applications.

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Properties of Alloys

Alloys are used in various applications due to their enhanced properties compared to pure metals.

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    Describe The advantages of using alloys over pure metals in engineering.

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Composition of Alloys

Brass is an alloy made from copper and zinc. Stainless steel is an alloy that includes iron, chromium, nickel, and carbon.

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    State What two metals make up brass?

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