Which of the following low melting alloy containing bismuth and lead is used for electric fuse ?
Correct answer: A. Wood's metal
- A. Wood's metal
- B. Babbitt metal
- C. Monel metal
- D. Duralumin
Explanation
Wood's metal is a low-melting bismuth-based alloy containing lead, commonly also tin and cadmium, and is used in fusible plugs and safety-fuse applications. Babbitt metal is mainly a bearing alloy, while Monel and Duralumin are structural alloys.
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