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Download Solution PDF'GUN METAL' is the alloy of
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Download Solution PDFKey PointsGunmetal, also known as red brass, is a type of bronze an alloy of copper, tin, and zinc. Proportions vary by source, but 88% copper, 8-10% tin, and 2-4% zinc is an approximations.
- It was used mainly for making guns and bullets. Now it is superseded by Steel.
- Gunmetal is used extensively for making heavy machinery parts as it can withstand high pressure and is corrosion resistant.
Additional Information
| Alloy | Metals |
|---|---|
| Brass | Copper, Zinc (Cu + Zn) |
| Bronze | Copper, Tin (Cu + Sn) |
| Steel | Iron, Carbon (Fe + C) |
| Invar | Iron, Nickel (Fe + Ni) |
| Electrum | Gold, Silver (Au + Ag) |
| Nickel silver | Copper, Zinc, Nickel (Cu + Zn + Ni) |
| Gun Metal | Copper, Tin, Zinc (Cu + Sn + Zn) |
| Fuse Wire | Lead, Tin (Pb + Sn) |
| Alnico | Aluminum, Nickel, Cobalt, Iron (Al + Ni + Co) |
| Type metal | Lead, tin, and antimony (Pb + Sn + Sb) |
| Solder | Tin, lead (Sn + Pb) |
| Magnalium | Aluminium, Magnesium (Al + Mg) |
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