Converting pure metals into alloys often increases the strength of the product. For example, brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. It is stronger than copper or zinc alone: ...

In this experiment, one iron nail is wrapped in magnesium, another in copper and one left alone. The nail wrapped in magnesium is not corroded. There is slight corrosion on the normal nail and ...

Copper products are widely used in building construction, electrical grids, electronics, the medical sector and transportation. Together with gold and silver, copper is a member of the holy trinity of ...