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Name the alloys which are used for the following purposes:

for making aircraft and kitchenware


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Duralumin is an alloy of Aluminium (Al) (95%), Copper (Cu) (4%), Magnesium (Mg) (0.5%)and Manganese (Mn) (0.5%).

  • It is used for the manufacture of aircraft, pressure cookers and sea ships.
  • It has very good strength but it is very light.
  • It is hard, highly ductile and corrosion-resistant.

Therefore, Duralumin is used for making aircraft and kitchenware


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