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An alloy of lead and tin that is used in electrical circuits.


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Alloy of tin and lead used in making electrical circuits:

  • An alloy consists of two or more metals, or a metal or non-metal. They form a homogeneous mixture.
  • The SOLDER alloy contains lead and tin metals in it.
  • It is also known as FUSE METAL ALLOY.
  • Its composition is 50% tin and 50% lead.
  • It is used to make electrical circuit as it has low melting point and it can indicate when high current is flowing.

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