Multiple choice

Linotype metal alloy contains

  1. 88% Cu, 10% Sn, 2% Zn and 0.5% Pb

  2. 86% Pb, 11% Sb and 3% Sn

  3. 50% Bi, 25% Pb and 25% Sn

  4. 76% Sn and 24% Pb

  5. Cu 25-30%, Zn 25-30% and Ni 40–50%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Linotype metal alloy contains 86% Pb, 11% Sb and 3% Sn and has been used for over five centuries in printing processes.

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