Klarinet Archive - Posting 001414.txt from 2004/03

From: Richard Bush <rbushidioglot@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] RE: Early 60s Buffet R13
Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2004 10:52:23 -0500

No. The base metal is called German silver. There is, however, no
silver in this alloy.

From about.com

Nickel Silver

Alloy

A copper alloy containing 18-22% nickel, 15-20% zinc and sometimes
manganese and other metals which is made with a wide variety of
compositions.

The alloy is sometimes known as German Silver or Argentan.

Richard Bush
rbushidioglot@-----.net

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