metal is very useful in filling small defects in iron castings, &c.


156. QUEEN'S METAL

Melt together 9 parts of tin, 1 of antimony, 1 of bismuth, and 1
of lead.


157. IMITATION PLATINUM

This metal, or alloy, very closely resembles platinum. Melt together
8 parts of brass and 5 parts of zinc.


158. CHINESE WHITE COPPER

Melt together 40.4 parts of copper, 31.6 parts of nickel, 25.4 of
zinc, and 2.6 of iron.


159. MANHEIM GOLD

Melt together 3 parts copper, 1 of zinc, and a little tin.


160. TOMBACK, OR RED BRASS

Melt together 8 parts of copper, and 1 part of zinc.