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Alloy of Nickel and Copper

oxide, which acts mechanically by separating A mixture of 1 part nickel and 2 parts copper the molecules of the alloy, thus interposing produces a grayish-white metal, tenacious, a substance which in itself has no tenacity. ductile, and moderately fusible. 3440. Alloys of Platinum and Copper. A compound of 1 part platinum and 4 parts copper is of a yellow-pink color, hard, ductile, and susceptible of a fine polish.

An alloy of 3 parts platinum and 2 parts copper is nearly white, very hard, and brittle. 3441.

French Bell Metal. The metal used in France for hand-bells, clock bells &c., is made of 55 to 60 parts copper, 30 to 40 parts tin, and 10 to 15 parts zinc.