Question

Which is the ore used as an Alloy?

Answer 1

Manganese removes oxygen and sulfur when iron ore (an iron and oxygen compound) is converted into iron. It also is an essential alloy that helps convert iron into steel. As an alloy it decreases the brittleness of steel and imparts strength. Manganese is used also as an alloy with metals such as aluminum and copper.

Answer 2

Manganese is the ore that can be used as an alloy.

Explanation:

• Manganese ore is one of the most abundant metals found on earth.
• Manganese derives its word from Magnes (Latin for Magnet).
• More than 90% of the manganese used in the industries is utilised as an alloy.
• It is a relatively common and affordable ore and hence it has no substitutes.
• Its technical advantages are many and it is also found in trace amounts in our human body. It is responsible in increasing the bone strength and flexibility.