Alloy+of+copper
101Phosphor bronze — is an alloy of copper with 3.5 to 10% of tin and a significant phosphorus content of up to 1%. The phosphorus is added as deoxidizing agent during melting. These alloys are notable for their toughness, strength, low coefficient of friction, and… …
102METALS AND MINING — In the Bible Six metals are mentioned in the Bible and in many passages they are listed in the same order: gold, silver, copper, iron, tin, and lead. Antimony is also mentioned. The metals are referred to in various contexts, including methods of …
103Guanín (bronze) — It is a common misconception that pre Columbian Americas lacked bronze and thus were not able to deploy hardened copper alloys. Copper alloys are reported as ‘guanín’ by Colombus [http://www.doaks.org/GoldandPower/GoldandPower10.pdf] . This… …
104India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… …
105tin — tinlike, adj. /tin/, n., adj., v., tinned, tinning. n. 1. Chem. a low melting, malleable, ductile metallic element nearly approaching silver in color and luster: used in plating and in making alloys, tinfoil, and soft solders. Symbol: Sn; at. wt …
106TIN — /tin/, n. taxpayer identification number. * * * Metallic chemical element, chemical symbol Sn, atomic number 50. It is a soft, silvery white metal with a bluish tinge, employed since antiquity in the traditional form of bronze, its alloy with… …
107Papal Mint — • History of the coins Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Papal Mint Papal Mint † …
108Tombac — is an alloy of copper and zinc. This alloy is used by Russia in making medals (The 1980 Olympic Bronze Medals were actually Tombac medals). During World War II, the same alloy was used to mint Canadian nickels.Tombac is an alloy formed from… …
109Coins of the Lithuanian litas — The modern coinage of Lithuania was introduced in 1993. It is composed of coins denominated in centas (plurals centai and centų) and litas (plurals litai and litų) Contents 1 1, 2, and 5 centai 1.1 Specifications 2 10, 20, and 50 centų …
110metalworking — Of all the crafts in ancient Mesopotamia, as well as in other parts of the ancient world, metalworking was arguably the most important and influential. Metal working was essential to both agriculture, the mainstay of local economies, which… …
