Transition metals are heavily alloyed to dramatically enhance their physical properties such as hard — d and f Block Elements Chemistry Question
Question
Transition metals are heavily alloyed to dramatically enhance their physical properties such as hardness, tensile strength, and corrosion resistance. Which of the following prominent alloys are correctly paired with their constituent transition metals?
💡 Solution & Explanation
All listed alloy compositions are standard and correct. Brass is an alloy of $Cu$ and $Zn$. Bronze is an alloy of $Cu$ and $Sn$. Gun metal is a specific ternary alloy comprising $Cu$ ($88\%$), $Sn$ ($10\%$), and $Zn$ ($2\%$). Mischmetal is an inner transition metal alloy consisting of $\approx 95\%$ lanthanides (mostly $Ce$ and $La$) and $\approx 5\%$ $Fe$.