Question

Name the main component of the following alloys:

(i) Brass

(ii) Duralumin

Answer 1

The main components of the alloys:

(i) Brass: Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc contains $\mathrm{Cu}=60-80\%,\mathrm{Zn}=20-40\%$.

(ii) Duralumin: Duralumin is an alloy of aluminium contains $\mathrm{Al}=95\%,\mathrm{Cu}=4\%,\mathrm{Mg}+\mathrm{Mn}=1\%$.