Assertion: alloy's metal | /r/HasProperty | soft
Facets:
value: comparatively
type: MANNER
value: normally
type: DEGREE
value: very
type: DEGREE
Source sentences:
text: Although both metals are very soft and ductile, the resulting aluminium alloy will have much greater strength.
text: Pure metals may be too soft to hold up to regular use, but alloying them makes them tougher.
text: A metal that is normally very soft (malleable), such as aluminium, can be altered by alloying it with another soft metal, such as copper.
text: It can be polished, with an abrasive finish like #4 satin finish, or even a high polish, but the metal itself is comparatively soft, so these finishes mar easily and they are not recommended without applying a clear organic coating to protect them.