Wood alloy

Japanese: ウッド合金 - ウッドごうきん
Wood alloy
Wood's alloy is a type of alloy that is made up of bismuth, a metal that is fusible and has a low melting point of around 70 degrees Celsius. It is used in fuses, fire safety devices, model making, and as a reducing agent.

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Japanese:
〘名〙 (Wood's alloy の訳語) ビスマスを主体とする多元系可融合金。融点は低く摂氏七〇度前後なのでヒューズ、火災用安全装置、模型の製作などに用いるほか、還元剤としても使用。ウッドメタル。

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