Blends and Alloys

Blends and alloys refer to mixtures of materials to enhance properties for specific uses. A blend usually involves two or more substances that retain their individual characteristics, like mixing different types of flour in baking. An alloy, on the other hand, is a combination of metals, where the metals lose their separate identities to create a new material with improved strength, corrosion resistance, or other qualities. Common examples include steel (an alloy of iron and carbon) and bronze (copper and tin). Both blends and alloys are crucial in industries like construction, manufacturing, and technology.