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Why does the structure of an alloy make it harder to purify metals?
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Similar metals are "sifted" in similar ways. If the metals also have a similar melting an boiling point, it may be difficult to differentiate between the two metals even if they are heated. Chemicals and processes that normally separate the base metal from its ore when the metal is first refined may not work, because the atoms of an alloyed metal have a far stronger bond and are more homogeneously distributed.
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Are metals harder or are alloys harder?
It depends on the specific metal or alloy you are referring to.
What is the term alloy used to describe?
An alloy is mixture of two or more metals. Alloys are normally harder than the metals they contain. Examples of alloys include brass, steel and bronze.
Why a bar of the alloy is harder and stronger than a bar of copper?
copper is one of the weakest metals. alloy is pretty strong almost like titanium
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 are two advantages. of using alloys instead. of pure metals?
Alloys (mixtures of metals and other elements) have different properties form pure metals.Two examples:An alloy of carbon & iron males steel which can be much harder than ironAn alloy of copper and tin makes bronze which is harder and more corrosion resistant than either of the pure metals
Is alloy a solution colloid or suspension?
Alloy is a mixture of elements (one metal plus other metals or non metals). An alloy can be considered as a solid solution, in a single phase or more. Atoms in an alloy have matallic bonds.
What is difference between alloy and metals?
An alloy is a mixture of two metals
Why an alloy is harder that the individual metals that make it up?
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!
How do you purify bronze?
Bronze is an alloy, not a metal to be purified.
Is pure an alloy?
no it is not an alloy. alloy is a mixture of metals
What are two disadvantages of using alloys instead of pure metals?
Alloys (mixtures of metals and other elements) have different properties form pure metals.Two examples:An alloy of carbon & iron males steel which can be much harder than ironAn alloy of copper and tin makes bronze which is harder and more corrosion resistant than either of the pure metals
What is a mixture of metals?
Alloy
