Practice Formation Of Alloys And Intermetallic Compounds (5.7)

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Question 1.
Define what an alloy is.
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Remember, alloys are created to enhance strength or resist corrosion.
Question 2.
What is an intermetallic compound?
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Think about how intermetallics are different from regular alloys.
3Question 3.
What is an alloy?
- A pure metal
- A mixture of two or more metals
- An intermetallic compound
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Think about what happens when you mix metals together.
4Question 4.
True or False: Intermetallic compounds have a random arrangement of atoms.
- True
- False
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Consider how ordered structures differ from random mixtures.
Question 5.
Investigate the role of copper and zinc in making brass and discuss how their properties contribute to brass's overall characteristics.
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Consider how both metals interact on a molecular level.
Question 6.
Explain how the properties of intermetallic compounds could improve materials used in aerospace applications.
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Think about the extreme conditions materials face in aerospace.

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