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Pewter is a metal, its made from tin and a small amount of copper, so if it's pewter it's metal

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Q: I have a bi-centennial plate made of metal. It is marked Taiwan. How do I know if it is metal or pewter?
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Is pewter a precious metal?

No. Pewter is a cheap metal.


Is pewter a noun?

Yes. Pewter is a thing (type of metal), so it is a noun.


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Is pewter a mixture or a compound?

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Where can you take pewter to be recycled?

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jewlery because pewter casting is the process of pouring moulton metal into a mould. other things such as key chains and other metal objects also go through the process.


How much does peyter cost?

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