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What is an alloy ? Give two examples of alloys

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An alloy is a homogeneous mixture formed by mixing a metal with other metal or a non-metal in certain proportion.
E.g. i.Bronze is an alloy of copper (90%) and tin (10%) .
ii. Strainless steel is an alloy of iron (74%) , chromium (18%) and carbon (8%)
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