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Lithium is a useful alloying addition to aluminium, because it

a.

is cheap.

b.

imparts solid solution strengthening.

c.

lowers density and contributes to age hardening.

d.

improves the corrosion resistance of aluminium.

Answer: (d).improves the corrosion resistance of aluminium.

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