Definitions for britannia metal
bri·tan·nia met·al

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1. Britannia metalnoun

   an alloy similar to pewter

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1. Britannia metalnoun

   an alloy of tin with copper and antimony; somewhat like pewter

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1. Britannia metal

   Britannia metal (also called britannium or Britannia ware) is a specific type of pewter alloy, favoured for its silvery appearance and smooth surface. The composition by weight is typically about 92% tin, 6% antimony, and 2% copper.Britannia metal is usually spun rather than cast, and melts at 255 degrees Celsius.

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1. britannia metal

   Britannia metal is a type of pewter alloy traditionally made of approximately 92% tin, 6% antimony, and 2% copper. It has a bright silver appearance and is often used in making utensils and decorative items. The name "Britannia" suggests its origin in Britain, where it was first produced in the 18th century. It's known for its hardness, durability, and its ability to be worked and polished to a bright, attractive finish. It is also relatively easy to cast, making it a popular choice for items like flatware, dishes, teapots, and candlesticks.

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1. Britannia metal

   Britannia metal or britannium is a pewter-type alloy favoured for its silvery appearance and smooth surface. The composition is approximately and typically 92% tin, 6% antimony, and 2% copper. Britannia was first produced in 1769 or 1770, under the name of "Vickers White Metal", by the Sheffield manufacturers Ebenezer Hancock and Richard Jessop. Britannia is a specific type of pewter branded for marketing purposes. It is typically spun rather than cast. Brittania metal melts at 255 degrees Celsius. After the development of electroplating with silver in 1846, Britannia metal was widely used as the base metal for silver plated household goods and cutlery. The abbreviation EPBM on such items denotes "electroplated Britannia metal". Britannia metal was generally used as a cheaper alternative to electroplated nickel silver which is more durable. Some authorities and collectors think this "white metal" sometimes formed a base for early experimentations in mercury and tin or latten metal plating in the 18th and early 19th centuries. One notable use of britannium is to make the Oscar statuettes handed out each year at the Academy Awards. The 8½-pound statuettes are Britannia metal plated with gold.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of britannia metal in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of britannia metal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=britannia metal
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Britannia_Metal
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britannia_Metal
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=britannia metal