Question
Download Solution PDF_______ alloy consists of copper and tin.
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Bell Metal.
- Bell Metal alloy consists of copper and tin.
Key Points
- Bell metal is a hard alloy used for making bells and similar instruments, such as cymbals.
- It is a form of bronze with a higher tin content, approximately a 4:1 ratio of copper to the tin.
- It is made of 80% copper and 20% tin (Sn) with some amount of Zinc and Lead.
- Bell metal is known for its resonance and attractive sound.
Additional Information
- Soft solder is an alloy of tin and lead.
- Hard solder is an alloy of copper and zinc.
- Rose's metal is an alloy of bismuth, lead and tin with 50% bismuth, 25–28% lead and 22–25% tin.
- German Silver is an alloy of copper, zinc and nickel.
Important Points
Some other important alloys are:
- German Silver - Cu + Zn + Ni
- Gun Metal - Cu + Sn + Zn + Pb
- Solder - Pb + Sn
- Brass - Cu + Zn
- Stainless steel - Fe + Cr + Ni + C
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