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Tutania

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006256

An alloy, also known as Britannia metal, composed primarily of tin with smaller amounts of antimony and copper. It is a pewter-like, silvery-white metal prized for its workability, corrosion resistance, and ability to take a high polish. First produced in the 18th century, Tutania was used for domestic items like tableware and candlesticks as a less expensive alternative to silver.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-006256
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectMetallurgy
TranslationsGerman: Tutania; Spanish: Tutania; French: Tutania
Record as JSON
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  "subject": "Metallurgy",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Tutania",
    "es": "Tutania",
    "fr": "Tutania"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/tutania/"
}

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