A new system of chemical philosophy, Volume 2, Part 1Dalton, John
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A new system of chemical philosophy, Volume 2, Part 1
Dalton, John
Atomic theory; Chemistry, Inorganic
From the above table it appears that when 1 atom of tin is united to
1 of lead there is an expansion of volume; but when more than 1 of
tin are combined to 1 of lead there is a contraction of volume, or
the density is above that by calculation. This increase of density is
greatest when 3 atoms of tin are combined with 1 of lead; and it is
not improbable the tenacity may then be a maximum; though Muschenbroek
finds it more tenacious when 3 parts tin are united to 1 of lead, which
answers more nearly to 4 atoms tin and 1 of lead; this opinion is
countenanced by the fact that tin is much the most tenacious of the two
metals taken singly.
It is remarkable that the fusing point of these alloys is below those
of either tin or lead. The lowest of all (340°) is when 3 atoms of tin
are alloyed with 1 of lead.
Common pewter, I find, is an alloy of 4 atoms of tin and 1 of lead
nearly, and fuses about 345 or 350°. This is perhaps the best
proportion; it is hard, tenacious and of a good colour. More of lead
would impair the colour, and more of tin would impair the tenacity and
increase the expence, though it might improve the colour.
Certain articles for family use, such as tea-pots, spoons, &c. are made
of white metal, which commonly, though I apprehend improperly, goes by
the name of _tutenag_. This metal in colour approaches more to silver
than pewter does. A spoon of this description I found to be pure tin.
2. _Tin and zinc._ This alloy is easily made by fusion. The metals seem
to unite in any proportion. I melted together 29 parts zinc and 52 tin
(1 atom of each), and obtained a white hard alloy of about 6.8 specific
gravity. When 2 atoms tin and 1 zinc are united the specific gravity is
6.77, which is below the mean. The alloy appears to be very hard and
tenacious; and probably might be put to some use.
3. _Tin and bismuth._ These metals readily combine by fusion in any
proportion. When 52 parts tin and 62 bismuth are fused together (1
atom to 1), a fine, smooth, hard but brittle alloy is obtained of the
specific gravity 8.42. It fuses at 260°. Two atoms tin and 1 bismuth
give an alloy of 8 specific gravity, which fuses about 320°. The alloy
of 1 atom tin and 2 of bismuth is of 8.67 specific gravity, and fuses
about 260°. The alloy of 3 atoms tin and 1 bismuth is of 7.73 specific
gravity, and fuses at 350°. The alloy of 1 atom tin and 3 bismuth is of
specific gravity 9.14, and fuses at 330°.
4. _Tin with antimony._ This compound is said to be white and brittle
when formed of equal parts. I did not succeed in uniting the two metals
by fusion on a small scale.
5. _Tin with arsenic._ When 15 parts of tin and 1 of arsenic are fused
together the alloy crystallizes in large plates like bismuth, according
to Bayen. It is brittle and less fusible than tin. This alloy must be
composed of 5 atoms of tin and 1 of arsenic, that is, 312 tin and 21
arsenic.
_Alloys of Lead with other Metals._
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