Question
What is an alloy? How is an alloy made?
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Answer
An alloy is a homogeneous mixture of two or more metals (or a metal and small amount of non-metals). An alloy is prepared by mixing the various metals in molten state in required proportions, and then cooling their mixture to the room temperature.
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