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An alloy that does not contain noble metals such as gold or silver. Steel and brass are examples of this type of alloy. Corrosion of a base metal alloy is slowed by the formation of a protective oxide layer on its surface.
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| base metal |
Non-precious metals used as a core for plating and gold-filled items. Brass and nickel are common base metals in jewelry.
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| base metal |
(marking on case) A non-precious metal used in the manufacture of watch cases.
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A non precious metal. For example copper or bronze. All the current coins circulating in most countries (Including Great Britain) are made by alloying 2 or more base metals.
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| base metal |
Any non-precious metal such as steel.
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