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WOODS METAL [3 records]

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Record 1 2025-12-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nonferrous Metals and Alloys - Various
  • Small Arms
DEF

An alloy consisting of 50% bismuth, 25% lead, 12.5% tin and 12.5% cadmium.

OBS

Wood's metal melts at approximately 65 °C and is often used for making castings of chambers and barrels.

OBS

Wood's metal : designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Métaux et alliages non ferreux divers
  • Armes légères
DEF

Alliage contenant 50 % de bismuth, 25 % de plomb, 12,5 % d'étain et 12,5 % de cadmium.

OBS

Le métal de Wood entre en fusion à environ 65 °C et est souvent utilisé pour effectuer des moulages de chambres et de canons.

OBS

métal de Wood : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Pulp and Paper
CONT

Cellulose and hemicellulose are inherently white and do not contribute to pulp color. It is generally agreed that "chromophoric groups" on the lignin are principally responsible for color; oxidative mechanisms are believed to convert part of the lignin's phenolic groups to quinone-like substances that are known to absorb light. Heavy metal ions(e. g., iron and copper) are also known to form colored complexes with the phenolic groups. Extractive materials can contribute to the color of mechanical pulps made from resinous woods.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Pâtes et papier

Spanish

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Record 3 1991-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Moulding of the chamber of a firearm to determine the cartridge for which it is designed, or better observe its imperfections. Materials used include Wood's Metal, silicone rubber compounds and sulphur mixed with graphite.

OBS

Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Moulage de la chambre d'une arme à feu pour identifier la cartouche pour laquelle elle a été conçue ou mieux examiner ses défauts. Les produits à cet effet sont le "Wood's Metal", les compositions à base de silicone et de caoutchouc et un mélange de soufre et de graphite.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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