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1Alloy — Al*loy , n. [OE. alai, OF. alei, F. aloyer, to alloy, alier to ally. See {Alloy}, v. t.] 1. Any combination or compound of metals fused together; a mixture of metals; for example, brass, which is an alloy of copper and zinc. But when mercury is… …
2Zinc — This article is about the metallic element. For other uses, see Zinc (disambiguation). copper ← zinc → gallium ↑ Zn ↓ Cd …
3zinc processing — Introduction preparation of the ore for use in various products. Zinc (Zn) is a metallic element of hexagonal close packed (hcp) crystal structure and a density of 7.13 grams per cubic centimetre. It has only moderate hardness and can …
4Copper — For other uses, see Copper (disambiguation) …
5copper — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ pure ▪ molten ▪ beaten ▪ burnished ▪ Her hair shone like burnished copper. VERB + COPPER …
6alloy — al|loy1 [ˈælɔı US ˈælɔı, əˈlɔı] n [U and C] [Date: 1600 1700; : French; Origin: aloi, from aloyer to combine , from Latin alligare; ALLY2] a metal that consists of two or more metals mixed together ▪ Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. alloy 2… …
7alloy — 1 noun (C, U) a metal that consists of two or more metals mixed together: Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. 2 verb (T) 1 (+ with) technical to mix one metal with another 2 literary to lower the value or quality of something by mixing it with… …
8Zinc-copper couple — is an alloy of zinc and copper that is employed as a reagent in organic synthesis. The “couple” was popularized after the report by Simmons and Smith in 1959 of its application as an activated source of zinc required for formation of an… …
9Copper alloys — are alloys with copper as their principal component. They have high resistance to corrosion.Due to its high electric conductivity, pure electrolytic copper is used mostly for making of electrical cables. Compositions The similarity in external… …
10Copper sheathing — was the practice of protecting the under water hull of a ship or boat through the use of copper plates affixed to the outside of the hull. It was pioneered and developed by the Royal Navy during the 18th century. Contents 1 Development 2 Humphry… …
