Tin alloys
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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'tain (Fr.); Zinnlegierungen (Deut.); aleaciones de estao (Esp.); tin legeringen (Ned.); ligas de estanho (Port.)