Alloys

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  1. 3. Lighter metals with a resistance to corrosion unphased by magnetism (10 letters)
  2. 5. An electrical or thermal passageway maximized in alloys like brass or copper (12 letters)
  3. 8. A desirable quality in pewter and gold allowing metals to be hammered without cracking (12 letters)
  4. 9. This aerospace alloy flies high combining lightness with strength through copper and aluminum (9 letters)
  5. 10. Golden-hued alloy famous for its conductivity crafted from copper and zinc (5 letters)
  6. 12. An alloying agent that fortifies steel often used where strength meets shock resistance (8 letters)
  7. 13. Once common in medieval drinking vessels this soft tin-based alloy shines in modern décor (6 letters)
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  1. 1. This hard metal element brings a stainless touch to steel protecting against oxidation (8 letters)
  2. 2. Metal’s slow enemy eating away at structures when oxidation takes hold (9 letters)
  3. 4. The secret weapon of cutting tools strengthening alloys with unrivaled heat resistance (8 letters)
  4. 6. Rust-prone category of metals universally drawn to magnets (7 letters)
  5. 7. A metallurgical cocktail often crafted to enhance strength or resist decay (5 letters)
  6. 10. This ancient mix perfect for sculptors and coins gleams with copper’s reddish glow (6 letters)
  7. 11. A chromium-infused corrosion-defying iron-based alloy known for its polished kitchen presence (13 letters)