a) Calculate the composition, in weight percent, of an alloy that contains 218.0 kg titanium, 14.6 kg of aluminum, and 9.7 kg of vanadium.

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a) Calculate the composition, in weight percent, of an alloy that contains 218.0 kg titanium, 14.6
kg of aluminum, and 9.7 kg of vanadium.
b) Aluminum-lithium alloys have been developed by the aircraft industry to reduce the weight and
improve the performance of its aircraft. A commercial aircraft skin material having a density of
3
2.55 g/cm is desired. Compute the concentration of Li (in wt%) that is required.
Transcribed Image Text:a) Calculate the composition, in weight percent, of an alloy that contains 218.0 kg titanium, 14.6 kg of aluminum, and 9.7 kg of vanadium. b) Aluminum-lithium alloys have been developed by the aircraft industry to reduce the weight and improve the performance of its aircraft. A commercial aircraft skin material having a density of 3 2.55 g/cm is desired. Compute the concentration of Li (in wt%) that is required.
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