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General Knowledge · Q41

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 41

Q41

Which of the following are the ingredients of gun metal?

A.
Iron, Zinc and Titanium
B.
Iron and Tin
C.
Iron, Brass and Tin
D.
Copper, Tin and Zinc
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Modified gunmetal contains lead in addition to the zinc; it is typically composed of 86% copper, 9.5% tin, 2.5% lead, and 2% zinc. It is used for gears and bearings.