text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_12284476_8 (alloy VARCHAR, series VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  what's the alloy with series being ii series
  ### Answer:
  SELECT alloy FROM table_12284476_8 WHERE series = "II series"