lead-base bearing alloy

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• lead processing — Introduction       preparation of the ore for use in various products.       Lead (Pb) is one of the oldest metals known, being one of seven metals used in the ancient world (the others are gold, silver, copper, iron, tin, and mercury). Its low… …   Universalium

• bearing metal — noun an alloy (often of lead or tin base) used for bearings • Syn: ↑white metal • Hypernyms: ↑alloy, ↑metal * * * bearing metal, any one of various alloys used for bearings, such as babbitt …   Useful english dictionary

• Brazing — This article is about the metal joining process. For the cooking technique, see braising. Brazing practice Brazing is a metal joining process whereby a filler metal is heated above and distributed between two or more close fitting parts by… …   Wikipedia

• White metal — The white metals are any of several light colored alloys used as a base for plated silverware, ornaments or novelties, as well as any of several lead base or tin base alloys used for things like bearings, jewellery, miniature figures, fusible… …   Wikipedia

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• tin processing — Introduction       preparation of the ore for use in various products.       Tin (Sn) is a relatively soft and ductile metal with a silvery white colour. It has a density of 7.29 grams per cubic centimetre, a low melting point of 231.88° C… …   Universalium

• metalwork — metalworker, n. /met l werrk /, n. objects made of metal. [1840 50; METAL + WORK] * * * Useful and decorative objects fashioned of various metals. The oldest technique is hammering. After с 2500 BC, casting was also used, molten metal being… …   Universalium

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