JAMB - Chemistry (2018 - No. 49)

The constituent common to duralumin and alnico is
Co
Mn
Al
Mg

Explanation

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.

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