An alloy is a mixture of metals or a mixture of a metal and another element.Alloys are defined by metallic bonding character.An alloy may be a solid solution of metal elements (a single phase) or a mixture of metallic phases (two or more solutions). Intermetallic compounds are alloys with a defined stoichiometry and crystal structure.he term alloy is used to describe a mixture of atoms in which the primary constituent is a metal. The primary metal is called the base, the matrix, or the solvent. The secondary constituents are often called solutes.
Marl or marlstone is a calcium carbonate or lime-rich mud or mudstone which contains variable amounts of clays and silt.
A particle board is a kind of manufactured wood product that is ideal for countertops because it is stable, lightweight and inexpensive. The board is reasonably friendly to the environment since it is manufactured from recycled wood and wood scraps that are shredded. A type of resin is use as binding material. Particle boards are actually denser than hardwoods and are less expensive, but it is not as strong or moisture-resistant.