alloys, miscellaneous - Alloys, Miscellaneous alloys, miscellaneous - The following is a table of the proportions of the various metals in the alloys most commonly employed in the arts and manufactures. The term "parts" means parts by weight. The abbreviations are: Cu, copper; Zn, zinc; Sn, tin; Pb, lead; Sb, antimony; P, phosphorus; As, arsenic; Ni, nickel.
Description
Cu
Zn
Sn
Pb
Sb
P
As
Ni
Metal for frictional parts of locomotives (extremely hard)
87
5
8
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Bearings of carriages
97
3
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Bearings of driving wheels, also for steam-engine whistles giving a clear sound
80
2
18
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Steam-engine whistles giving a deep sound
81
2
17
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Cross-heads of connecting-rods
82
2
16
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Cylinders of pumps, valve-boxes, and taps
88
2
10
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Eccentric collars
84
2
14
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Bearings of axles and trunnions; eccentric collars