What is the name of the alloy of copper called which contains a composition of nearly $40 %$ of zinc?

Bronze

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Duralumin

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Magnalium

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Brass

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Solution

The correct option is D Brass
Brass is an alloy of copper which contains $60 %$ of copper and $40 %$ of zinc.
It is highly ductile in nature, corrosion resistant and is mainly used for making parts of machinery and condenser tubes. It is also used for making utensils.

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