Pewter
Tin, 100 parts; antimony, 8 parts; copper, 4 parts; and bismuth, 1 part, constitute the compound commonly called pewter.
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Tin, 100 parts; antimony, 8 parts; copper, 4 parts; and bismuth, 1 part, constitute the compound commonly called pewter.