5.7 - Formation of Alloys and Intermetallic Compounds
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Define what an alloy is.
💡 Hint: Remember, alloys are created to enhance strength or resist corrosion.
What is an intermetallic compound?
💡 Hint: Think about how intermetallics are different from regular alloys.
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What is an alloy?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you mix metals together.
True or False: Intermetallic compounds have a random arrangement of atoms.
💡 Hint: Consider how ordered structures differ from random mixtures.
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Investigate the role of copper and zinc in making brass and discuss how their properties contribute to brass's overall characteristics.
💡 Hint: Consider how both metals interact on a molecular level.
Explain how the properties of intermetallic compounds could improve materials used in aerospace applications.
💡 Hint: Think about the extreme conditions materials face in aerospace.
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