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Write the composition, properties and uses of Duralumin

Subject:- Applied Chemistry 2

Topic:- Alloys

Difficulty:- Medium

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Element Composition Properties Uses
i)Duralumin, Al = 95%, Cu = 4%, Mn = 0.5%, Mg = 0.5% 1.It is light weighted,,tough, highly ductile, easily castable,,good conductor of heat &electricity,& Corrosion resistant., 2.It can easily be worked as it possesses high machinability, 3.Its tensile strength can be raised up to 2000kg/cm2 without affecting ductility, 4.It approaches steel in strength and yet its density is one third of steel 1.It is used in aircraft industry., 2.It is also used in making surgical instruments & cables& fluorescent tube caps, 3.It is also used in making automobile& locomotive parts because of its high ductility & good electrical conductivity
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