Question

Gun metal is an alloy of

A Copper, Tin and Zinc Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Aluminum, Tin and Steel Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Copper, Steel and Zinc Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Aluminum, Tin and Zinc Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Gunmetal, also called G Metal is a variety of bronze, formerly used for ordnance. • Modern admiralty gunmetal is composed of 88 percent copper, 10 percent tin, and 2 percent zinc and is used for gears and bearings that are to be subjected to heavy loads and low speeds. • Hence option A is correct.  

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