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Solder ( an alloy of Lead and Tin) is used to make fuse wire because of its very low melting point.
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Which metal is used in a fuse wire?
Electric fuse wire is not made of a single metal but an alloy made of tin (63 %) & lead (37 %). The cross sectional area determines the melting point at a certain current (amps) and is also rated as volts / rating.
What is used to make an alloy?
i think an alloy is just when you mix 2 types of metal
What is the main element used to make alloy wheels?
metallic element used as an alloy in wheels for classic cars
What material is used to make an electricians screwdriver?
alloy
What alloy is used to make steel?
Steel is an alloy of iron with carbon and metals as: chromium, vanadium, silicon, etc.
What Alloy was once used to make sword blades?
The alloy for sword blades was Damascus steel.
What common alloy is used to make magnets?
Iron is used for electromagnets.
What materials are used to make aircraft bodies?
aluminium alloy
Why aluminum is used to make electric wires?
Its light weight and resistnace to coorsion are important factors. The use worldwide differs. Aluminium alloy, coated aluminium wire are used. In the UK aluminium is not recommended for domestic use.
Why is alloy a mixture?
Alloy is a mixture because it is joined physically and not chemically as a compound.It is an mixture of steel,metal and aluminum etc.....
A fuse wire is used to?
to prevent an unduly high electric current to pass
What type of metal is used to make braces?
Stainless steel, gold alloy, nickel/titanuim alloy. source= textbook.
