gunmetal

Casting bronze, of from 10 to 15% tin, about 2% zinc, and the balance copper; formerly used for making cannon barrels, and later also for a variety of machine components and other devices.

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gunmetal
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024