#alloy

• Brazen — Brazen, made of brass or bronze; copper-colored, having metallic, reddish-brown reflections; an archaic poetic term used in old literature or historical biblical translations to describe cult objects, weapons, armor, or rigid structural elements made of copper alloys.
• Brass — A golden-yellow structural alloy composed primarily of copper and zinc, in varying proportions, characterized by high ductility, outstanding corrosion resistance, and remarkable acoustic qualities. In industrial and artistic contexts, it is widely used in the manufacturing of brass wind instruments, precision parts, plumbing fixtures, and decorative objects due to its ease of casting, rolling, or mechanical processing.
• Aldural — The commercial or technical name of a special metallic alloy based on aluminum, copper, and magnesium, similar to duralumin, used in the aircraft and machinery industries due to its low weight and exceptional mechanical strength. Structurally, this material undergoes artificial aging heat treatments to optimize its elastic properties and surface hardness.
• Alfenide — An stainless metallic alloy formed of copper, zinc, nickel, and iron, widely used as a base for silver-plating cutlery, tableware, and decorative items. Discovered in France during the 19th century by the Halphen chemists, the term denotes a malleable, corrosion-resistant material that closely mimics solid silver.
• Archaic alloy — An old, archaic, or regional phonetic variant for alloy; a metallic product obtained by melting together two or more metals, or a metal with metalloids. In old trade ledgers and custom registers, the term was utilized sporadically to track cast item compositions.
• Alloy — A metallic product obtained by melting and solidifying a mixture of two or more metals or metals and non-metals. In metallurgy and materials engineering, it describes homogeneous macrostructural compounds designed to acquire physical-chemical properties superior to those of pure elements.
• Alloying agent — A substance, chemical element, or binding agent utilized to facilitate the process of alloying, agglomerating, or structural fusion of different elements within a compound. As an adjective, it describes the binding or unifying capacity of metallic structures.
• Alloying — The act of allying and its result: 1. (In metallurgy) A technological and chemical process of introducing alloying elements into a molten metal to modify its crystalline structure. 2. (In a social/political sense) The act of formal union, coalition, or strategic association of groups, states, or individuals.
• Alloying — The act of allying or aligning oneself and its result; the formal process through which states, political parties, organizations, or individuals combine their efforts and resources to achieve a common goal. In metallurgy, the term represents a technical variant sometimes used for the alloying of metals, meaning the introduction of secondary chemical elements into a molten base metal to obtain an alloy with superior physical and mechanical properties.
• Alloyed — A metallic product obtained by melting and combining two or more chemical elements, at least one of which is a metal; an alloy made through a controlled technical process of structural combination. In a participial sense, it describes a substance or material that has been chemically combined or intimately mixed with another element to alter its original physical properties.
• Alnico — A hard ferromagnetic alloy composed primarily of aluminum, nickel, and cobalt, to which varying percentages of iron, copper, or titanium may be added. This structural material is characterized by high remanent magnetic induction and excellent thermal stability, being widely used in industry for manufacturing permanent magnets for electric motors, audio speakers, and precision sensors.
• Alnico — A ferromagnetic alloy with superior magnetic properties, made from a structural composition of iron mixed with aluminum (Al), nickel (Ni), and cobalt (Co), to which small percentages of copper or titanium may be added. This structural material is widely used in manufacturing high-power permanent magnets for audio loudspeakers, electric motors, industrial sensors, and microphones.
• Aloi — An archaic and regional technical term used in the past to designate a metallic alloy, specifically the mixture of gold or silver with base metals (such as copper), used for minting coins or crafting jewelry. In a broader structural sense, it represents an obsolete synonym for alloy, indicating the purity degree or fineness of a precious metal processed in old mint workshops.
• Aloiu — A regional, archaic, or popularly corrupted phonetic form for the word 'aloi' (alloy), or used specifically in certain local dialects to designate an inferior quality metallic mixture or a fluid composition. In old documents or the vocabulary of craftsmen from historical mining areas, the term reflects particularities of pronunciation and structural adaptation of borrowed technical terms.
• Alpaca — A domestic, medium-sized ruminant mammal of South America (Vicugna pacos), belonging to the Camelidae family, bred for its long, fine, and silky wool. In the textile industry, it represents the high-quality fabric or yarn obtained from this animal; in metallurgy, it defines an alloy of copper, zinc, and nickel (German silver), with a bright white appearance, used for manufacturing cutlery and decorative items.
• Alpax — A commercial or technical designation attributed to a cast aluminum-silicon alloy (silumin), typically containing between 10% and 13% silicon; a very lightweight metallic material that stands out structurally due to its excellent fluidity in a molten state, low contraction upon solidification, and high resistance to corrosion. In industry, it is widely utilized for manufacturing complex cast components for automotive engines, aviation, and pump casings.
• Alumel — A ductile magnetic alloy composed primarily of nickel (around 95%), aluminum, manganese, and silicon, widely used in industry, especially alongside chromel, to manufacture conductive wires for thermocouples designed to measure high temperatures.
• Anticorodal — A commercial name for a range of aluminum alloys with small additions of magnesium, silicon, and manganese, characterized by high mechanical strength and exceptional resistance to atmospheric and chemical corrosion. In an industrial sense, this malleable and lightweight structural material is heavily utilized in hydraulics, shipbuilding, architectural profiles, and welded elements subjected to environmental stress.
• Anti-friction — Reducing friction and mechanical wear between two metallic surfaces in rotation or translation; as a feminine noun, it designates a special alloy (based on tin, lead, or copper, like Babbitt metal) or a lubricating treatment applied to decrease structural friction.
• Antimonial — Containing antimony (stibium), relating to antimony, or obtained from this metalloid; a chemical preparation, alloy, or medicinal compound whose structure includes antimony. In the history of pharmacy, it describes specific remedies used as emetics (to induce vomiting) or as antiparasitic treatments in early veterinary and human medicine.