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Pewter — Eduqas GCSE Design and Technology Definition

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Pewter

Definition

A tin-rich alloy, commonly containing antimony and copper, used for decorative objects and vessels.

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Eduqas GCSE Design and Technology · C600

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Aluminium, copper and silver are examples; brass, bronze, pewter and duralumin are non-ferrous alloys. An alloy combines a metal with other elements to obtain useful properties. Being an alloy does not make a material ferrous: its composition determines its category.
Revise: Non-Ferrous Metals: Properties and Heat Treatment

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Do not assume every metal work-hardens: pewter can soften during forming, so intermediate annealing is normally unnecessary.

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Age hardening
Alloy
Annealing
Ductility
Duralumin

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Electrical conductivity

Non-ferrous metal