When two metals are completely miscible in liquid state and they remain completely mixed on solidifiation, the alloy formed is called________________?

Correct answer: D. Solid solution

  • A. Inter metallic compounds
  • B. Eutectic mixture
  • C. Peritectic mixture
  • D. Solid solution

Explanation

When components are completely miscible in the liquid state and remain uniformly mixed after solidification, they form a solid-solution alloy. Eutectic and intermetallic systems involve different phase relationships or compounds.

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