Question
Download Solution PDFWhich one of the following alloys contains a non-metal as one of its constituent?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Steel.
Key Points
- Steel is an alloy that contains carbon as one of its components.
Additional Information
- Brass is an alloy made of copper and zinc, which are both metals.
- There is no non-metal present in brass.
- Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin, which are both metals.
- Like brass, bronze contains no nonmetals.
- Amalgam includes 40–60% silver, 27–30% tin 13–30% copper and 1% zinc set with mercury.
- Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon, sometimes with other elements added.
- Carbon is a non-metal, so steel does has a non-metal as one of its components. Hence, the correct answer will be option 4.
Some common mixtures are :
| Alloy | Mixing Elements |
|---|---|
| Brass | Copper, Zinc |
| Bronze | Copper, Tin |
| Steel | Iron, Carbon |
| Invar | Iron, Nickel |
| Electrum | Gold, Silver |
| Gun Metal | Copper, Tin, Zinc |
| Fuse Wire | Lead, Tin |
| Alnico | Aluminium, Nickel, Cobalt, Iron |
| Magnalium | Aluminium, Magnesium |
| Steel | Iron, Carbon |
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