Question

Name the constituents of Duralumin.

Answer 1

• Alloys are combination of different metals or metal and non-metal.
• These combination of different substances provide enhanced properties
• Alloys generally have high strength, durability etc.,
• Duralumin is an alloy which has wider application in aircrafts.
• Duralumin contains $95\%$ aluminium, $4\%$ Copper, $0.5–1\%$ percent Manganese(Mn), $0.5–1.5\%$percent Magnesium(Mg), and, in some formulations, some Silicon(Si).
• Duralumin has increased strength.
• It is a ductile material which is soft in nature.