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When to Use Alloy Metals Instead of Pure Metals

521 alloy

When creating wiring for your needs, there are options. While pure metals and alloy metals have tons in common, there are many advantages to using alloy metals. We work with a variety of alloy metals for all your wiring needs, from 521 alloy to C 18080 K-88 Alloy. When starting on a project, you may question whether you should use pure metals or alloy metals. Let’s go over why alloy metals are the better option.

  • Higher Resistance to Corrosion – Alloy metals are more corrosion-resistant than pure metals. Many alloy metals are incredibly durable and resistant to corrosion. Metal alloys are a mixture of non-metal materials and metals, making them stronger and a better alloy. Because they are chemically reactive, pure metals easily corrode. Corrosion is a costly issue to fix.
  • Stronger – Using alloy metals for your needs allows you to create stronger structures. Alloy metals are a compound of different metals, so you can remove undesirable traits and leave the more desirable ones. Metal alloys are much stronger and harder than pure metals. Pure metals are typically soft. In pure metals, the atoms are all the same, while metal alloys consist of differing atoms.
  • Versatile – Alloy metals are more versatile than their counterparts. Pure metals do not allow room for changes or manipulation. Alloy metals allow you to make changes and improvements to specific properties. You can make changes to characteristics, making the product more desirable for different applications. Alloy metals provide more options for projects than pure metals.

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