Question 8.5.6
Mention the composition of the following alloys. (a) Mitsch metal (b) Bell metal (c) german silver (d) Duralumin.
Answer
| Alloy | Composition |
|---|---|
| Mitsch metal | 50% Cu, 12% Ni, 12% Zn, 25% Sn, and 1% Pb |
| Bell metal | 80% Cu and 20% Sn |
| German silver | 60% Cu, 20% Ni, and 20% Zn |
| Duralumin | 95% Al, 4% Cu, 0.5% Mg, and 0.5% Mn (with traces of other impurities) |
