(a) Stainless steel: It is an alloy of 83% iron, 1% carbon, 15% chromium and 1% nickel.
Uses of stainless steel :
- It is used for making household utensils.
- It is used for making surgical instruments.
(b) Duralumin: It is an alloy of 95% aluminium, 4% copper, 0.5% manganese and 0.5% magnesium.
Uses of duralumin :
- It is used for making aircraft frames.
- It is used for making household articles.
(c) Brass: It is an alloy of 40% to 20% zinc and 60% to 80% copper.
Uses of brass :
- It is used for making tap and electric switches,
- It is used for making household utensils.
(d) Bronze: It is an alloy of 80% copper, 10% zinc and 10% tin.
Uses of bronze :
- It is used for making statues.
- It is used for making household utensils.