Question

write the application of the following alloys: a)brass b).Braze c).steel d). stainless steel​

Answer 1

Answer:

The bactericidal properties of brass use used in marine environments where it prevents biofouling. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. The high malleability and workability, relatively good resistance to corrosion, have made brass a very useful material of construction of musical instruments.

Invar steel(alloy of nickel 36% and iron 64%) is used where high stability is required, such as precision instruments, clocks, seismic creep gauges, anti magnetic watches , engine valves.

Answer 2

(a) Stainless steel: It is an alloy of 83% iron, 1% carbon, 15% chromium and 1% nickel. Uses of stainless steel : It is used for making household utensils. It is used for making surgical instruments.

(b) Steel: It is an alloy of 95% aluminium, 4% copper, 0.5% manganese and 0.5% magnesium. Uses of duralumin : It is used for making aircraft frames. It is used for making household articles.

(c) Brass: It is an alloy of 40% to 20% zinc and 60% to 80% copper. Uses of brass : It is used for making tap and electric switches, It is used for making household utensils.

(d) Bronze: It is an alloy of 80% copper, 10% zinc and 10% tin. Uses of bronze : It is used for making statues. It is used for making household utensils.