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


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A homogenous mixture of metal with another metal or a nonmetal results in the formation of an alloy. The properties of an alloy differ from the constituent metals.

The constituents present in German silver are Nickel, Zinc, and Copper.

In German silver, the composition of Copper, Nickel, and Zinc is 30-60%, 15-35%, and 25-35% respectively.

The chief use of German silver

  • German silver is used in making ornaments and utensils.

Therefore, German silver alloy has Copper, Nickel and Zinc as its constituents and it is used in making utensils and ornaments.


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