This is a list of named alloys grouped alphabetically by the metal with the highest percentage. Within these headings, the alloys are also grouped alphabetically. Some of the main alloying elements are optionally listed after the alloy names.

Alloys by base metal

Aluminium

Aluminium also forms complex metallic alloys, like β–Al–Mg, ξ'–Al–Pd–Mn, and T–Al3Mn.

Beryllium

Bismuth

Chromium

Cobalt

Copper

Gallium

Gold

Indium

Iron

Most iron alloys are steels, with carbon as a major alloying element.

<!-- === Carbon steels === Modern steels are made with varying combinations of alloy metals to fulfill many purposes. [Carbon steel](https://bliptext.com/articles/carbon-steel), composed simply of iron and carbon, accounts for 90% of steel production. [Low alloy steel](https://bliptext.com/articles/low-alloy-steel) is alloyed with other elements, usually [molybdenum](https://bliptext.com/articles/molybdenum), manganese, chromium, or nickel, in amounts of up to 10% by weight to improve the hardenability of thick sections. [High strength low alloy steel](https://bliptext.com/articles/hsla-steel) has small additions (usually < 2% by weight) of other elements, typically 1.5% manganese, to provide additional strength for a modest price increase. Recent [Corporate Average Fuel Economy](https://bliptext.com/articles/corporate-average-fuel-economy) (CAFE) regulations have given rise to a new variety of steel known as Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS). This material is both strong and ductile so that vehicle structures can maintain their current safety levels while using less material. There are several commercially available grades of AHSS, such as [dual-phase steel](https://bliptext.com/articles/dual-phase-steel), which is heat treated to contain both a ferritic and martensitic microstructure to produce a formable, high strength steel. Transformation Induced Plasticity (TRIP) steel involves special alloying and heat treatments to stabilize amounts of [austenite](https://bliptext.com/articles/austenite) at room temperature in normally [austenite](https://bliptext.com/articles/austenite)-free low-alloy ferritic steels. By applying strain, the austenite undergoes a [phase transition](https://bliptext.com/articles/phase-transition) to martensite without the addition of heat. Twinning Induced Plasticity (TWIP) steel uses a specific type of strain to increase the effectiveness of work hardening on the alloy. Carbon Steels are often [galvanized](https://bliptext.com/articles/hot-dip-galvanizing), through hot-dip or electroplating in [zinc](https://bliptext.com/articles/zinc) for protection against rust. Stainless steels contain a minimum of 11% chromium, often combined with nickel, to resist [corrosion](https://bliptext.com/articles/corrosion). Some stainless steels, such as the [ferritic](https://bliptext.com/articles/allotropes-of-iron) stainless steels are [magnetic](https://bliptext.com/articles/magnetic), while others, such as the [austenitic](https://bliptext.com/articles/austenite), are non[magnetic](https://bliptext.com/articles/magnetic). Corrosion-resistant steels are abbreviated as CRES. Some more modern steels include [tool steels](https://bliptext.com/articles/tool-steel), which are alloyed with large amounts of tungsten and [cobalt](https://bliptext.com/articles/cobalt) or other elements to maximize [solution hardening](https://bliptext.com/articles/solution-hardening). This also allows the use of [precipitation hardening](https://bliptext.com/articles/precipitation-hardening) and improves the alloy's temperature resistance. Tool steel is generally used in axes, drills, and other devices that need a sharp, long-lasting cutting edge. Other special-purpose alloys include [weathering steels](https://bliptext.com/articles/weathering-steel) such as Cor-ten, which weather by acquiring a stable, rusted surface, and so can be used un-painted. [Maraging steel](https://bliptext.com/articles/maraging-steel) is alloyed with nickel and other elements, but unlike most steel contains little carbon (0.01%). This creates a very strong but still [malleable](https://bliptext.com/articles/malleability) steel. [Eglin steel](https://bliptext.com/articles/eglin-steel) uses a combination of over a dozen different elements in varying amounts to create a relatively low-cost steel for use in [bunker buster](https://bliptext.com/articles/bunker-buster) weapons. Hadfield steel (after Sir [Robert Hadfield](https://bliptext.com/articles/robert-hadfield)) or manganese steel contains 12–14% manganese which when abraded strain-hardens to form an incredibly hard skin which resists wearing. Examples include [tank tracks](https://bliptext.com/articles/continuous-track), [bulldozer blade](https://bliptext.com/articles/bulldozer) edges and cutting blades on the [jaws of life](https://bliptext.com/articles/jaws-of-life). -->

Lead

Magnesium

Manganese

Mercury

Nickel

Platinum

Plutonium

Potassium

Rare earths

Rhodium

Silver

Titanium

Tin

Uranium

Zinc