JAMB - Chemistry (2018 - No. 49)
The constituent common to duralumin and alnico is
Co
Mn
Al
Mg
Forklaring
Constituents of duralumin are: Al, Cu, Mg, Mn.
Constituents of Alnico are: Al, Ni and Co
In 1909, the alloy of duralumin was discovered by Alfred Wilon consisting of 94% Al, 4% Cu, 1% Mg and 1% Mn(Manganese)
Alnico is an acronym referring to a family of iron alloys which in addition to iron are composed primarily of Al, Ni and Co.