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NSO Alloys
| alloy | components | uses |
|---|---|---|
| Brass | Cu - 80%, Zn - 20% | utensils, cartridges |
| Bronze | Cu - 90%, Sn (Tin) - 10% | statues, medals, ships, coins, machines |
| Solder | Sn - 50%, Pb - 50% | joining metals, soldering wires, electronic components |
| Duralumin | Al - 95.5%, Cu - 3%, Mn - 1%, Mg - 0.5% | body of aircraft, kitchenware, parts of automobiles |
| German Silver | Cu - 60%, Zn - 20%, Ni - 20% | utensils & ornaments |
| Gun Metal | Cu - 88%, Sn - 10%, Zn - 2% | gears, castings, etc. |
| Bell metal | Cu - 78%, Sn - 22% | bells, gongs, etc. |
| Magnalium | Al - 90%, Mg - 10% | balance beams, light instruments, etc. |
| Type Metal | Pb - 82%, Sb (Antimony) - 15%, Sn - 3% | typecasting & printing processes |
| Stainless Steel | Fe - 83%, Cr (Chromium) - 15%, Ni - 1%, C - 1% | utensils, cutlery, etc. |