alloy
Definition
Metal blended with one or more other metals or non-metallic substances (called alloying elements) that change its properties and structure. Alloying adds new or superior qualities to the base metal, such as corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity or resistance, greater hardness, softness, or strength, etc.
alloy is in the Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subject.
alloy appears in the definitions of the following terms:
eutectic,
ferritic-austenitic stainless steels,
electrical steels,
steel,
phosphor bronze,
alloying element,
beryllium (Be),
alloy steel,
soldering,
bronze
and
alloy appears in these other terms: high strength alloy steel, ferrous alloy
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