Question

German silver is an alloy of

• A. Cu and Zn
• B. Cu and Ag
• C. Cu and Sn
• D. Cu, Zn and Ni

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

German silver, an alloy of copper, contains copper, zinc and nickel in the ratio of 2 : 1 ; 1. It is used in utensils and resistance coils etc.