Gilding metal

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Gilding metal is a copper alloy, comprising 95% copper and 5% zinc. Technically, it is a brass.

Gilding metal is used for various purposes, including the jackets of bullets, driving bands on some artillery shells[1], as well as enameled badges and other jewellery.


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