spelter (Meaning)
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spelter (n)
impure zinc containing about three percent lead and other impurities (especially in the form of ingots)
Synonyms & Antonyms of spelter
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spelter Sentence Examples
- The spelter coating protected the steel from corrosion.
- The zinc spelter was applied to the metal using a hot-dip galvanizing process.
- Spelter solder, an alloy of zinc and tin, was used for plumbing and electrical connections.
- The spelter coating provided an excellent sacrificial anode for steel, preventing rust formation.
- Spelter is a ductile material that can be easily rolled or cast.
- The melting point of spelter is around 420 degrees Celsius.
- Spelter is often used as a fluxing agent in soldering and welding processes.
- Spelter slabs were traditionally used to produce galvanized iron sheets.
- The speltering process involves dipping the metal into a molten bath of zinc.
- Spelter has a higher melting point than pure zinc but a lower melting point than steel.
FAQs About the word spelter
impure zinc containing about three percent lead and other impurities (especially in the form of ingots)
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The spelter coating protected the steel from corrosion.
The zinc spelter was applied to the metal using a hot-dip galvanizing process.
Spelter solder, an alloy of zinc and tin, was used for plumbing and electrical connections.
The spelter coating provided an excellent sacrificial anode for steel, preventing rust formation.
