Question

Mischmetal is:

• A. an alloy of lanthanide and nickel
• B. an alloy of lanthanide and copper
• C. an alloy of lanthanide, iron and carbon
• D. an alloy of lanthanide, magnesium and nickel

Answer 1

The correct option is C an alloy of lanthanide, iron and carbon

Mischmetal is an alloy of lanthanide metal $(95$%) and iron (about $5$%) with traces of sulphur, carbon, calcium, and aluminium. It is used in the production of bullets, shells and lighter flint.

Hence, option $C$ is correct.