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bronze
A copper-based alloy, usually containing tin, used in sculptures and decorative building facades.
Pictured: Seagram Building
Bronze is a copper alloy which usually contains a percentage of tin, and is used as a decorative building facade material. Its mechanical properties and corrosion resistance depend on the alloy.
The copper alloy is used as the exposed facade material. Tin is a common alloying element, without being the only possible addition in bronzes.
Different bronze alloys have different mechanical and corrosion properties. A bronze-colored coating on another material is distinct from a bronze facade.
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