Alloys

What are the metals in stainless steel and what are its properties?

• steel, chromium, nickel

• high strength, resistant to corrosion

What are the metals in steel and what are its properties?

• iron (+ carbon)

• if it is high carbon it is strong but brittle, if it is low carbon it is softer

What are the metals in brass and what are its properties?

• copper, zinc

• high strength, more malleable than bronze

What are the metals in bronze and what are its properties?

• copper, tin

• high strength

What are the metals in 18 carat gold and what are its properties?

• gold, copper

• harder than pure gold, unreactive

What are the metals in aluminium + titanium alloys and what are its properties?

• aluminium, titanium

• high corrosion