An alloy is a mixture of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal. Alloys are created to enhance the properties of the base metal, such as increasing its strength, hardness, or resistance to corrosion.
There are two main types of alloys:
Alloys often exhibit properties that are different from those of the individual elements they are composed of. Some common properties of alloys include:
Some common examples of alloys include: