Muntz metal

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Muntz metal

(mʌnts)

(Metallurgy) a type of brass consisting of three parts copper and two parts zinc, used in casting and extrusion

[C19: named after G. F. Muntz (1794–1857), English metallurgist]

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Muntz metal - a brass that has more zinc and is stronger than alpha brass; used in making castings and hot-worked products

alpha-beta brass, yellow metal

brass - an alloy of copper and zinc

high-strength brass, manganese bronze - a brass with from 1-4% manganese to harden it

Admiralty brass, Admiralty Metal, naval brass, Tobin bronze - alpha-beta brass containing tin; resistant to sea water; Admiralty Metal is a trademark

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