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Because it is made up of copper, zinc, tin and other elements.

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Q: Why is bronze called an alloy and not a metal?
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How do you purifiy bronze?

Bronze is an alloy, not a metal to be purified.


Is bronze a nonmetal?

Bronze is an alloy of Copper 90% and Tin (Sn) 10%, so it is metal.


What material made of two or more elements at least one of which is metal?

An alloy. Two types: substitutional (brass and bronze), or interstitial (steel).


What is bronze in chemistry?

Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin, in varying proportions, depending on the desired properties of the alloy. Also, the color named for the metal.


Is bronze stronger than metal?

Yes. Not as strong as steel but still strong.

Related questions

How do you purify bronze?

Bronze is an alloy, not a metal to be purified.


How do you purifiy bronze?

Bronze is an alloy, not a metal to be purified.


What is the cleavage of bronze?

Bronze is a metal alloy. It does not have a cleavage.


Is bronze a nonmetal?

Bronze is an alloy of Copper 90% and Tin (Sn) 10%, so it is metal.


What is an alloy that is not metal plated?

Bronze is an alloy that is not metal plated. It is composed of copper and tin.


Is bronze in the periodic table?

No, since bronze is an alloy of more than one metal, and not an elemental metal.


Is bronze is in the periodic table?

No, since bronze is an alloy of more than one metal, and not an elemental metal.


Is bronze a non ferrous metal or a ferrous metal?

Bronze is an alloy not a metal. It does not contain iron so is "non ferrous".


What does bronze metal mean?

Copper/tin alloy.


Is bronze a precious metal?

No. Bronze is a metal alloy consisting primarily of copper, usually with tin as the main additive.


What material made of two or more elements at least one of which is metal?

An alloy. Two types: substitutional (brass and bronze), or interstitial (steel).


What is bronze in chemistry?

Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin, in varying proportions, depending on the desired properties of the alloy. Also, the color named for the metal.