Example of Alloys | Uses of Alloys in Daily Life | Chemistry Lesson Plans

What are  Alloys?

Alloys are mixtures of two or more metals or a metal and a non-metal and cannot be separated into their components by physical methods. But still, an alloy is considered as a mixture because it shows the properties of its constituents and can have variable composition. For example, Brass is a mixture of approximately 30% zinc and 70% copper.

List of Alloys and their Composition and Uses 

Example of Alloys	Constituents	Uses
Alnico	Aluminium (Al), Nickel (Ni), Cobalt (Co), Iron (Fe)	To make magnet
Aluminium Bronze	Aluminium (Al), Copper (Cu)	To make coins, ornaments
Brass	Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn)	Utensils, Parts of machinery, wires, musical instruments, ornamental objects.
Bronze (Bell Metal)	Copper (Cu), Tin (Sn)	Statues, Ornaments, Coins, cooking utensils, bells and medals.
Chrome Steel	Iron (Fe), Carbon (C), Chrome (Cr)	To make Spring, tools etc.
Chrome Vanadium Steel	Iron (Fe),Carbon (C), Chromium(Cr), Vanadium (V)	Axils of Motor Cars
Coinage Silver	Copper (Cu), Nickel (Ni)	Coin
Constantan	Copper (Cu), Nickel (Ni)	To make electrical Instruments
Duralumin	Aluminium (Al), Copper (Cu), Magnesium (Mg), Manganese (Mn)	Aircraft parts, light tools
German Silver	Copper (Cu), Nickel (Ni), Zinc (Zn)	Utensils, Resistance wire etc.
Gun Metal	Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Tin (Sn)	Barrels of Gun
Invar	Iron (Fe), Nickel (Ni), Carbon (C)	To make clock pendulum, scientific measuring instruments.
Magnalium	Aluminium (Al), Magnesium(Mg)	External parts of troller, steamer etc
Manganese steel	Iron (Fe), Carbon (C), Manganese (Mn)	To make rock driller, plates, rails, protecting shielding etc.
Nichrome	Nickel (Ni), Chromium (Cr), Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn)	To make heating elements
Phospher Bronze	Phosphorus (P), Copper (Cu), Tin (Sn)	Springs and suspension, Filaments in electrical instruments.
Silumin	Aluminium (Al), Silicon(Si)	Engine parts
Solder	Lead (Pb), Tin (Sn)	Electrical connections, Fuse wire
Stainless Steel	Iron (Fe), Chromium (Cr), Nickel (Ni), Carbon(C)	Cooking utensils, cutlery, Surgical instruments.
Sterling Silver	Copper (Cu), Silver (Ag)	Silver coins
Type metal	Copper (Cu), Lead (Pb), Tin (Sn), Antimony (Sb)	To make types in printing