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Mechanical Engineering · Q290

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 290

Q290

Delta metal is an alloy of

A.
Copper, zinc and iron
Answer
B.
Iron, nickel and copper
C.
Iron, lead and tin
D.
Iron, aluminium and magnesium

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
A brass alloy consisting of copper (55%), zinc (41 - 43%) and iron (1 - 3%), with the balance consisting of various other metals.
The proportions used make the material harder and suitable for valves and bearings.