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.