Alloys Set, Collection of 20 Alloys

Quick Answer: A boxed set of 20 labelled metal alloy specimens (such as brass, bronze, stainless steel and solder-type alloys) used to teach how alloying changes hardness, conductivity and corrosion resistance compared with pure metals.

The Alloys Set, Collection of 20 Alloys gives students a hands-on way to compare engineering and everyday alloys side by side. Rather than reading about alloy properties from a textbook diagram, learners can weigh, scratch-test, and visually inspect twenty different specimens in one sitting, building an intuitive sense of how combining metals changes their behaviour.

Each piece is a small, individually labelled hand specimen sized for classroom circulation. The set is built around commonly taught alloy families — copper-based alloys such as brass and bronze, iron-based alloys such as stainless steel, and low-melting solder-type alloys — so a single box can support several lessons across a term: metallurgy basics, corrosion and oxidation, and structure-property relationships in materials science.

Because every specimen sits in the same tray, side-by-side comparison is quick: students can rank alloys by apparent hardness, note colour and lustre differences, and discuss why an alloy such as stainless steel resists rust while a plain iron sample does not.

LabEquip supplies specimen sets like this one alongside the wider Educational Rock and Minerals range, so schools can build a complete materials science shelf in one order. If your course also covers pure metals, the companion Metal Set, Collection of 12 Metals is a natural pairing for side-by-side pure-metal-vs-alloy comparisons, and the larger Metals & Alloys Set, Collection of 24 Metals & Alloys is available where a broader survey is needed. For chemistry departments building out a wider lab, browse our Chemistry Lab Equipment category for glassware and instruments to accompany specimen-based lessons.

What is included in the Alloys Set, Collection of 20 Alloys?
The set contains 20 individually labelled alloy hand specimens drawn from common alloy families, including copper-based alloys (such as brass and bronze), iron-based alloys (such as stainless steel), and solder-type alloys, supplied in a compartmented tray or box.

What is the difference between an alloy and a pure metal?
An alloy is a mixture of a metal with one or more other elements, which changes properties such as hardness, corrosion resistance and melting point compared with the pure base metal. This set lets students observe those differences directly rather than only reading about them.

What subjects or grade levels is this set suited for?
It is designed for secondary school materials science and chemistry classes, as well as introductory metallurgy and vocational or engineering technology coursework where students compare metal properties hands-on.

How should the alloy specimens be stored between lessons?
Keep each specimen in its labelled tray slot, store in a dry location to reduce the chance of surface oxidation, and wipe with a soft dry cloth rather than using abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals.

Can this set be used for corrosion or oxidation demonstrations?
Yes. Because the set includes both corrosion-resistant alloys (such as stainless steel) and alloys that oxidise more readily, it works well for comparative corrosion and oxidation lessons, especially alongside a pure metals set.

Does LabEquip offer a larger or smaller alloy set?
Yes. For a smaller pure-metals comparison, see the Metal Set, Collection of 12 Metals, and for a broader survey covering more alloy types, see the Metals & Alloys Set, Collection of 24 Metals & Alloys.