Bronze is an alloy of copper and

Bronze is an alloy of copper and

nickel
iron
tin
aluminium
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Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
– An alloy is a mixture of metals, or a mixture of a metal and another element.
– Bronze is historically one of the most important alloys, known for its hardness and durability compared to pure copper.
– Typically, bronze consists primarily of copper, usually with tin as the main additive. The amount of tin varies but is commonly between 5% and 20%.
Brass is another common copper alloy, primarily consisting of copper and zinc. Other elements like aluminum, manganese, phosphorus, or silicon may be added to bronze to achieve specific properties, but tin is the defining secondary element for classical bronze.