Give the composition of the alloy used to make decorative articles.

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Composition of alloy:
Alloy is the combination of a metal with another metal or non-metal. The combination can be a mixture, solid solution, or compound of another metal or non-metal.
The alloy is German Silver made of the metal Zinc.
German Silver has the composition- Copper $(50 %)$ , Zinc $(30 %)$ , and Nickel $(20 %)$ .
It is hard and lustrous, making it suitable to make decorative articles. It is also resistant to corrosion.
The alloy used for decorative articles is German Silver.

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