An alloy of copper and tin with a similar color to Nordic Standard copper finish. When exposed to the atmosphere, the surface will change gradually to a stable, dark chocolate brown or even black ...

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This role is nothing new for copper—for thousands of years, it has catalyzed great leaps in human civilization. Many technological breakthroughs, from Bronze Age tools and Roman aqueducts to the ...

True bronze is a combination of 10% tin and 90% copper. Both materials were readily available in Britain at this time. Before its entry into Britain, the Bronze Age was in full swing in Europe.The ...