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Invar, an iron–nickel alloy with about 36% Ni, is notable for its:

1. Very high electrical conductivity
2. Extremely low coefficient of thermal expansion
3. Superconductivity
4. Very high hardness

Answer

B. Extremely low coefficient of thermal expansion

Solution

Used in precision instruments and clocks.

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