Glencoe Physical Science 2012 Student Edition (Glencoe Science) (McGraw-Hill Education)
Glencoe Physical Science 2012 Student Edition (Glencoe Science) (McGraw-Hill Education)
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ISBN: 9780078945830
Author: Charles William McLaughlin, Marilyn Thompson, Dinah Zike
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Chapter 24.1, Problem 4R
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To Identify: Two medical uses of alloy and describe the desired characteristics in implements made from medical alloys.

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Introduction:

An alloy is a mixture of metals.

Two medical uses of alloy and their characteristics are as follows:

  1. Use − A mercury-silver alloy is used to fill the cavity.
  2. Characteristics −. a. The alloy can be beaten into sheets(malleability)

    b. The alloy has strength.

  3. Use −Pins and screws are made from surgical steel (an alloy made of iron, chromium, carbon and nickel)
  4. Characteristics − a. Do not have a chemical reaction with elements and compounds in the body.
  5. b. Are resistant to tissue rejection.

Conclusion:

Alloys enhance the performance and characteristics of metals according to the required use.

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