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ALLIAGE MUNTZ [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
DEF

A 60/40 type of brass composed of 58-61% copper, up to 1% lead, and remainder zinc.

DEF

An alloy of copper and zinc that contains 60% of copper, can be rolled hot, and is used especially for sheathing and bolts.

Key term(s)
  • 60/40 brass

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
DEF

Laiton de 40 pour 100 de zinc, utilisé autrefois pour le doublage des navires en bois.

DEF

Laiton à 60 % de cuivre et 40 % de zinc utilisé pour faire les plaques de condenseurs.

Key term(s)
  • laiton Cu Zn40 (60/40)

Spanish

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