JEE Main · 2021 · Shift-IeasyDNF-069

The major components in "Gun Metal" are:

d & f-Block Elements · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question

Question

The major components in "Gun Metal" are:

Options
  1. a

    Cu, Sn and Zn

  2. b

    Al, Cu, Mg and Mn

  3. c

    Cu, Ni and Fe

  4. d

    Cu, Zn and Ni

Correct Answera

Cu, Sn and Zn

Detailed Solution

Gun Metal (also called Admiralty Gun Metal):

Composition: Cu (88%) + Sn (10%) + Zn (2%)

Properties: Hard, corrosion-resistant, used for making guns, cannons, bearings, and marine fittings.

Common alloys for reference:

| Alloy | Composition | |-------|-------------| | Gun Metal | Cu + Sn + Zn | | Bronze | Cu + Sn | | Brass | Cu + Zn | | German Silver | Cu + Zn + Ni | | Duralumin | Al + Cu + Mg + Mn | | Cupronickel | Cu + Ni |

Answer: Option (1) — Cu, Sn and Zn

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