Chemistry GCSE
Alloys in everyday use
What Alloys in everyday use means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Alloys in everyday use
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Gold used as jewellery is usually an alloy with silver, copper and zinc, an everyday example of how alloying changes the properties of a metal.
Topics that use Alloys in everyday use
- Alloys as useful materials (AQA GCSE)
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