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Mischmetal is |
an alloy of Al a mixture of chromium and PbCrO4 an alloy of lanthanoid metals an alloy of copper |
an alloy of lanthanoid metals |
The correct answer is option 3. an alloy of lanthanoid metals. Mischmetal is a rare-earth alloy that consists of about 50% cerium, 25% lanthanum, 15% neodymium, and 10% other rare-earth metals. It is also known as cerium mischmetal or rare-earth mischmetal. Mischmetal is a hard, silvery-white metal that is used in a variety of applications, including lighter flints, spark plugs, and magnets. The other options are incorrect. Option (1): Mischmetal is not an alloy of aluminum. Option (2): Mischmetal is not a mixture of chromium and PbCrO4. Option (4): Mischmetal is not an alloy of copper. |