A STUDY ON CHARACTERISTICS AND USES OF METALS AND ALLOYS
A STUDY ON CHARACTERISTICS AND USES OF METALS AND ALLOYS Albin Jacob Cheriyan Physical Science Reg. No. 223240112864 Avila college of Education, Edakochi ABSTRACT Metals and alloys have been fundamental to human progress, playing pivotal roles in various industries and applications throughout history. This study offers a comprehensive exploration of metals and alloys, focusing on their evolution, properties, and wide-ranging applications. INTRODUCTION The study begins with an overview of the historical evolution of metals and alloys, tracing their journey from the early use of native copper in the Copper Age to the sophisticated alloying techniques of the modern era. Metals and alloys have played a pivotal role in the progression of human civilization, marking significant epochs in history. In Copper Age emergence of metalworking around 5000 BCE. Utilization of native copper for tools and ornaments. Transition to the Bronze Age with the discovery of copper-tin alloy. In Bronze Ag...