Structure, Properties, and Applications of Various Alloys
This handbook explains the classification, purpose, preparation, and industrial applications of alloys.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Structure, Properties, and Applications of Various Alloys
Chapter 1: Structure, Properties, and Applications of Various Alloys
Parul Pundhir
Parul Pundhir is a M.Sc. in Zoology with specialization in Cytology and Genetic Engineering. She has 9 years of experience in the publication line. She has authored three books of zoology for graduation courses. She has been a Content Developer for a leading institute engaged in preparatory courses for medical entrance examinations. She has also contributed articles in the magazine, Education Watch of India.
Overview
An alloy is a metallic solution or compound that is formed by the combination of multiple chemical elements of which at least one is a metal. Because an alloy contains a mixture of elements, you can categorize it as a solid solution or compound based on its final form. Metals are, in general, insoluble in organic solvents, such as water, alcohol, ether, and benzene. A metal can dissolve in another metal in molten state, forming a homogeneous liquid mixture that cools to solidify to a solid mixture of alloys. Most metals can be mixed in all proportions. Mixing multiple metals or nonmetals can form homogeneous or heterogeneous alloys. Alloys are homogeneous in liquid state but can be either homogeneous or heterogeneous in solid state.
This handbook explains the classification, purpose, preparation, and industrial applications of alloys. It also provides data of the physical, mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical, and other important properties of alloys.
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