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  2. Colored gold - Wikipedia

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    White gold is an alloy of gold and at least one white metal (usually nickel, silver, platinum or palladium). [5] Like yellow gold, the purity of white gold is given in karats. White gold's properties vary depending on the metals used and their proportions. A common white gold formulation consists of 90% wt. gold and 10% wt. nickel. [4] Copper ...

  3. Chromate conversion coating - Wikipedia

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    The chromate coating acts as paint does, protecting the zinc from white corrosion, thus making the part considerably more durable, depending on the chromate layer's thickness. [8] [9] [10] The protective effect of chromate coatings on zinc is indicated by color, progressing from clear/blue to yellow, gold, olive drab and black.

  4. Chemical coloring of metals - Wikipedia

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    In the case of titanium, niobium, and stainless steel, the colour formed is dependent on the thickness of the oxide (which is determined by the anodizing voltage). Chemically coloring a metal is distinct from simply coating it using a method such as gilding or mercury silvering , because chemical coloring involves a chemical reaction, whereas ...

  5. White metal - Wikipedia

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    White metals are commonly used in bearings and bushings because of their high load-bearing capacity and self-lubricating properties, which reduce friction and extend the lifespan of these components. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] In the automotive industry , they are found in engine components like piston rings and connecting rods. [ 5 ]

  6. List of named alloys - Wikipedia

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    Hiduminium or R.R. alloys (2% copper, iron, nickel): used in aircraft pistons Hydronalium (up to 12% magnesium, 1% manganese): used in shipbuilding, resists seawater corrosion Italma (3.5% magnesium, 0.3% manganese): formerly used to make coinage of the Italian lira

  7. Architectural metals - Wikipedia

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    Copper belfry of St. Laurentius church, Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler Metals used for architectural purposes include lead, for water pipes, roofing, and windows; tin, formed into tinplate; zinc, copper and aluminium, in a range of applications including roofing and decoration; and iron, which has structural and other uses in the form of cast iron or wrought iron, or made into steel.

  8. Solder alloys - Wikipedia

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    On gold surfaces gold-indium intermetallics tend to be formed, and the joint then fails in the gold-depleted zone and the gold-rich intermetallic. [37] Less gold dissolution and more ductile than lead-tin alloys. [12] Good thermal fatigue properties. Pb 60 In 40: 195: 225 [16] Pb: No: In40. Low gold-leaching. Good thermal fatigue properties. Pb ...

  9. Galvanic corrosion - Wikipedia

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    Chrome, nickel, silver and gold can all be used. Galvanizing with zinc protects the steel base metal by sacrificial anodic action. Cathodic protection uses one or more sacrificial anodes made of a metal which is more active than the protected metal. Alloys of metals commonly used for sacrificial anodes include zinc, magnesium, and aluminium ...