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Mechanical Engineering · Q344

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 344

Q344

The correct composition of Babbitt metal is

A.
87.75% Sn, 4% Cu, 8% Sb, 0.25% Bi
Answer
B.
90% Sn, 2% Cu, 4% Sb, 2% Bi, 2% Mg
C.
87% Sn, 4% Cu, 8% Sb, 1% Al
D.
82% Sn, 4% Cu, 8% Sb, 3% Al, 3% Mg

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
White metal alloys are those which are light-coloured and generally have a lead or tin base. These alloys are known as Babbitt metal
Babbitt metal contains 87.75% Sn, 4% Cu, 8% Sb, 0.25% Bi