Metal Alloys
A regular close-packed lattice of identical metal atoms. All atoms are the same size so layers align perfectly. Apply Force to see how easily the layers slide over each other.
Toggle Alloy to add different-sized atoms. Toggle Force to see layer sliding. Select Steel, Brass or Bronze to explore alloy types.
✓ LAYERS SLIDING — pure metal is ductile and malleable
🛑 SLIDING BLOCKED — alloy atoms disrupt the regular lattice
STEEL — Fe + C · Interstitial alloy
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