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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 alloys is a homogeneous mixture of two or metal and non-metals. An important alloys containing lanthanoid metals is Misch metal which contains 95% lanthanoid metals and 5% iron along with traces of S, C, Ca and Al. It is used in making parts of jet engines.
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