An alloy is a solid or solution of two or more elements in a metallic matrix. It can either be a partial solid solution or a complete solid solution. Alloys are usually found to posses different physical properties than those of the component elements.
An important alloy of lanthanoids is Mischmetal It contains lanthanoids (4 - 95%), iron (5%) and traces of S, C, Si, Ca and Al.
Uses:
- Mischmetal is used in cigarettes and gas lighters
- It is used in flame throwing tanks
- It is used in flame bullets and shills.