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What are alloys? Name an important alloy which contains some of the lanthanoid metals . Mention its uses.

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An alloy is a homogeneous mixture of two or more metals or metals and non-metals. An important alloy of lanthanoid metals is misch metal. It contains about 95% lanthanoid metal and about 5% iron and traces of S, C, Ca or Al. It is used in magnesium based alloy to produce bullets, shells and lighter flints.
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  2. Compare lanthanoids and actinoids with reference to : (i) the electr...

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  15. Compare lanthanoids and actinoids with reference to : (i) the electr...

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