Properties of Metals and Alloys
Examining the physical properties of metals and understanding why alloys are often more useful and stronger than pure metals.
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Examining the physical properties of metals and understanding why alloys are often more useful and stronger than pure metals.
Key Questions
- What are the general physical properties of metals?
- Why are alloys stronger than pure metals?
- How does the particulate structure of an alloy differ from a pure metal?
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