INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY INORGANIC CHEMISTRY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site type metal Percentage compositions of typical type metals. The hardest alloys are nearest the bottom Various alloys of lead, antimony, and tin, easily cast to make printing type. Owing to the presence of antimony, type metal expands on solidifying and thus gives a sharp cast. Related categories    • INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY    • INORGANIC CHEMISTRY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP