Give the properties and application of bronze.

Bronze: It is alloy of copper and tin. This alloy is very brittle and hard. Its corrosion resistance is better than brass. Bronze is ductile and can be drawn in various shapes. In bronzes, that are used as electrical conductor, the content of tin and the other metal is usually low as compared to the bronzes, that are used for mechanical applications.

Applications: Bronze is used for making structural components for equipments. This is also used for making current carrying springs knife switches, , sliding contacts, bearings, turbine blading and marine work etc.