Question

Which alloy has Copper, Nickel, and Zinc as its constituents? Mention its chief use.

Answer 1

Part 1: Alloy made of Copper, Nickel, and Zinc

• The homogeneous mixture of two or more metals, or a metal and a non-metal is known as an alloy.
• German silver is an alloy that is composed of $30-60\%$ Copper, $15-35\%$ Nickel and $25-35\%$ Zinc.

Part 2: Uses of German silver

The uses of German silver are as shown below:

1. German silver can be used in making ornaments.
2. German silver can be used in making utensils.
3. German silver can be used for decoration purposes also.