An antifriction alloy made up of antimony with tin and copper, which is extensively used in machine bearings is called:

Duralumin

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Babbitt metal

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Spiegeleisen

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Amalgams

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The correct option is B Babbitt metal
Babbitt metal is an anti-friction alloy made up of antimony (4 to 14%) with tin (80 to 90%) and copper (3 to 8%) , which is extensively used in machine bearings. It is also called bearing metal.

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