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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Tin alloys are usually composed of 90-92% tin, 2-8% antimony, 2% cadmium, 4-6% lead and 0.25% copper. They melt in the range of 290-350 C to form a low viscosity fluid that is good for making detailed molds. Tin alloys tend to be hard, have good strength and are not usually brittle. | + | Tin alloys are usually composed of 90-92% [[tin]], 2-8% [[antimony]], 2% [[cadmium]], 4-6% [[lead]] and 0.25% [[copper]]. They melt in the range of 290-350 C to form a low viscosity fluid that is good for making detailed molds. Tin alloys tend to be hard, have good strength and are not usually brittle. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | alliages d' | + | alliages d'étain (Fr.); Zinnlegierungen (Deut.); aleaciones de estaño (Esp.); tin legeringen (Ned.); ligas de estanho (Port.) |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:52, 8 June 2022
Description
Tin alloys are usually composed of 90-92% Tin, 2-8% Antimony, 2% Cadmium, 4-6% Lead and 0.25% Copper. They melt in the range of 290-350 C to form a low viscosity fluid that is good for making detailed molds. Tin alloys tend to be hard, have good strength and are not usually brittle.
Synonyms and Related Terms
alliages d'étain (Fr.); Zinnlegierungen (Deut.); aleaciones de estaño (Esp.); tin legeringen (Ned.); ligas de estanho (Port.)