Alloy Makes All Metal Stronger

Compared to pure metals, alloys have better corrosion resistance, lower costs, higher strength and better workability. The alloys' production and composition determine specifics such as machinability, ductility and brittleness.

Some pure metals, such as gold and silver, are too soft in their pure elemental state. Jewelers add different metals to strengthen the material and improve durability during wear. The resulting mix of two or more metal elements is called an alloy. For instance, pure silver bends and scratches quite easily

A metal alloy is a substance that combines more than one metal or mixes a metal with other non-metallic elements. For example, brass is an alloy of two metals: copper and zinc. Steel is an alloy of a metallic element (iron) and a small amount — up to 2% — of a non-metallic element (carbon).

Alloy steel is more resistant to wear and tear compared to stainless steel. Alloy steels are easier to weld compared to stainless. Though stainless steel is weldable, the process is not easy as other welds. Alloy steel is less expensive and can easily be machined compared to standard stainless grades.