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When 1% of tin is added to cartridge metal, it is known as ________

When 1% of tin is added to cartridge metal, it is known as ________ Correct Answer Admiralty metal

When 1% of tin is added to cartridge metal, it is known as admiralty metal. However, if it is added to Muntz metal, it is known as naval brass which is an exception to the general rule of brass which says that any element may be present in brass except tin.

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