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Question
An antifriction alloy made up of antimony with tin and copper, which is extensively used in machine bearings is called _______.
(A) Duralumin
(B) Babbitt metal
(C) Spiegeleisen
(D) Amalgam
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Solution
(B) Babbitt metal
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