In the context of metal and alloys define the term component

In the context of metal and alloys, define the term \"components\" and the term \"Phases\".

Solution

Alloys are mixture of two or more pure metals. these pure metals are called as components of alloys.

For example brass alloy has 65-90% of copper and 10- 35 % of zinc. Here copper and zinc are components of brass alloy.

Phase is an identification feature of an alloy or a metal which is used to tell whether the state of the metal is solid or liquid or in a mixed state. Generally phase diagrams are present in order to identify the state of the metal or an alloy at various temperatures and compositions.