Manheim Gold
A brass imitation of gold, composed of copper 16, zinc 4, and tin 1. To insure close resemblance to gold, the crucible must be clean, metals pure, and it is best to melt under powdered charcoal in a covered crucible. See GOLD; TOMBAC.
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A brass imitation of gold, composed of copper 16, zinc 4, and tin 1. To insure close resemblance to gold, the crucible must be clean, metals pure, and it is best to melt under powdered charcoal in a covered crucible. See GOLD; TOMBAC.