Mischmetall consists of
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Lanthanoid metal (~95%), Iron (~5%), traces of S, C, Ca and Al
Mischmetall is an alloy mainly composed of lanthanoid (rare earth) metals with iron and small impurities.
Its typical composition is:
- Lanthanoid metals ≈ 95%
- Iron ≈ 5%
- Traces of S, C, Ca and Al
So Correct answer: Lanthanoid metal (~95%), Iron (~5%), traces of S, C, Ca and Al