Explain how very small quantities of nickel in copper can increase the strength of the latter ?
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Strength
Solid solution strengthening of copper is a common procedure. Small
amounts of an alloying element(Nickle) added to molten copper will
completely dissolve and form a homogeneous microstructure (a single
phase). At some point, additional amounts of the alloying element
will not dissolve; the exact amount is dependent on the solid
solubility of the particular element in copper. When that solid
solubility limit is exceeded, two distinct microstructures form
with different compositions and hardnesses. Unalloyed copper is
relatively soft compared to common structural
metals.
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