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| − | A [ | + | A [[tin]] alloy invented in 1839 by Isaac Babbitt for use in steam engines. Babbitt metal provides a low-friction surface for bearings made of [[cast iron]] or [[steel]]. Several compositions are currently called babbitt metals, such as: |
| − | - tin (89%) with small quantities of [ | + | - tin (89%) with small quantities of [[antimony]] (7%) and [[copper]] (4%) |
- tin (9 %) with copper (10%) | - tin (9 %) with copper (10%) | ||
| − | - [ | + | - [[lead]] (85%) with antimony (15%), [[arsenic]], and tin (5%) |
- a mixed tin-lead alloy with antimony and copper. | - a mixed tin-lead alloy with antimony and copper. | ||
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babbit metal; white metal | babbit metal; white metal | ||
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: babbitt metal" | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: babbitt metal" [Accessed December 11, 2001 |
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babbitt_metal (Accessed Mar. 20, 2006) |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:08, 1 May 2022
Description
A Tin alloy invented in 1839 by Isaac Babbitt for use in steam engines. Babbitt metal provides a low-friction surface for bearings made of Cast iron or Steel. Several compositions are currently called babbitt metals, such as:
- tin (89%) with small quantities of Antimony (7%) and Copper (4%)
- tin (9 %) with copper (10%)
- Lead (85%) with antimony (15%), Arsenic, and tin (5%)
- a mixed tin-lead alloy with antimony and copper.
Synonyms and Related Terms
babbit metal; white metal
Resources and Citations
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: babbitt metal" [Accessed December 11, 2001
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babbitt_metal (Accessed Mar. 20, 2006)