Question

Which of the following alloys is not used in making utensils?
1. Brass
2. Solder
3. Duralumin
4. German Silver

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Solder

The correct answer is Solder.

• Solder alloy is not used in making utensils.
• Solder is a fusible metal alloy used to create a permanent bond between metal workpieces.
• Solder is melted in order to adhere to and connect the pieces after cooling, which requires that an alloy suitable for use as solder has a lower melting point than the pieces being joined.

• Utensils are implements, instruments, or vessels used in a household and especially a kitchen.
• Alloys used in making utensils are:
  • Brass.
  • Bronze.
  • German silver.
  • Duralumin.

Alloy	Composition	Uses
Brass	Cu + Zn	In making utensils.
Solder	Pb + Sn	For soldering.
Duralumin	Al + Cu + Mg + Mn	For making utensils.
German Silver	Cu + Zn + Ni	In making utensils.