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4. The alloy used in the construction of aircrafts is

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3e0f7ab6f6a50373c3f2dbda6ca2533482a77bed (a) MgZn

(b) MgMn

(c) MgSn

(d) MgAl

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 4. (a)

Solution:

  1. Names of magnesium alloys are given by two letters followed by two numbers. The common alloying elements are A (Aluminium), Z (zinc), T (tin), M (manganese) etc. Numbers indicate respective nominal compositions of main alloying elements, e.g. ’ AZ 91’ implies the composition of the alloy as : Al=9 1 and Mg=100(9+1)=90

Among the alloys given, MgAl (Magnalium; Mg=5 =95 is being light, tough and strong, hence it is used in aircrafts.