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What metals is pewter composed of?

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Tin-

Tin (Sn) is the base, with lead, copper and antimony as alloying elements.

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Pewter, traditionally, is an alloy of tin and lead.

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Pewter is a malleable metal alloy. It primarily consists of tin (25% - 99%) with copper, antimony, bismuth and sometimes lead comprising the remainder.

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copper zinc and something else

A pewter cup contains tin,copper,antimony, and sometimes lead.

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It is composed of tin, copper, nickel, silver, antimony, and sometimes lead (various alloys will contain different things).

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Copper, tin, and anatomy

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copper zinc and many other things

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What is a silvery coloured alloy composed mainly of tin?

Pewter. Its total composition 80% or more Tin. The remaining metals that make up its composition are copper, antimony and lead.


Is pewter an ally alley or an alloy?

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How do you spell pewter?

That is the correct spelling of "pewter." (Pewter is an alloy of tin and other various other metals : copper, antimony, bismuth and lead.)


Is pewter magnetic?

Pewter is not magnetic. It is mostly made of tin which is a non magnetic material.


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Silver has more value than pewter. Silver is an element that is mined and is considered a precious metal. Pewter is an alloy or blend of tin and other metals, sometimes including lead.


Does pewter contain aluminum?

Pewter is a relatively soft, malleable metal that is largely made of tin. It does contain other metals, such as silver, copper, or lead, but it does not contain aluminum.


Does Pewter conduct electricity?

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A metal made of tin and lead?

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What is the job description of a colonial pewter-er?

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What makes pewter?

Pewter is made from a mixture of metals, principally tin. Compositions vary and modern pewter contains no lead but has Tin 90% - 98% with antimony and copper which make an alloy harder than tin capable of being polished.