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• High density
• Susceptibility to corrosion
• Electrical conductivity comparatively low
Thereby other metals and alloys systems come into play Most important non ferrous alloys include Cu, Al, Mg, Ti alloys
1. Copper alloys
i. Brass: Cu - Zn alloy
• Zn is substitutional element
• Alpha phase upto 35% zn; FCC
• It is soft, ductile and easily cold worked
• Beta brass has higher Zn amount and is BCC structure
• Beta brass is harder and stronger than alpha brass
NOTE: Cold working: Cold working is the strengthening of a metal by plastic deformation.
Solid solution: A solid solution is a solid - state solution of one or more solutes in a solvent.
2. Aluminum alloys
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3. Magnesium alloys
4. Titanium alloys
• Low density (4.5 g/cc), high MP ( 1668 0 C), high E= 107 GPa
• Extremely strong, UTS as high as 1400 MPa
• Ductile, easily machinable
• Chemical reactivity high at elevated temperature
• Very good corrosion resistance at room temperature
• Costly, hence specialized usage
• Used mainly in airplane structures, spacecraft's, implants
5. Refractory metals
Refractory metals are a class of metals that are extraordinarily resistant to heat and wear
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