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General Knowledge · Q1074

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 1074

Q1074

Type metal used in printing press is an alloy of

A.
Lead and copper
B.
Lead and antimony
Answer
C.
Lead and bismuth
D.
Lead and zinc

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Type metal, alloy of lead, antimony, and tin used to make type characters for printing. By varying the proportions of the metals, the desired properties are produced for different kinds of typecasting and printing processes.