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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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Alloys : A alloy is a homogeneous mixture of two or more metals or non-metals. It is prepared by blending the metals (and / or non-metal) in molten state.
An important alloy containing lanthanoid metal (-95%) iron (-5%), traces of S, C, Ca and Al is misch metal.
Mischmetal is used in Mg-based alloy to produce bullets, shell and lighter flint.
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