base metal

Examples (10)

• Copper is a widely used base metal in electrical wiring.
• Unlike gold, base metals are prone to corrosion.
• The alloy was created by combining a base metal with a small amount of silver.
• Many industrial applications rely on the properties of base metals.
• In alchemy, the goal was to transform base metals into gold.
• Zinc is another common example of a base metal.
• Jewelry made from base metals is more affordable than that from precious metals.
• The price of base metals is generally lower and more volatile than precious metals.
• Scientists are developing new ways to enhance the durability of base metals.
• The Statue of Liberty is clad in copper, a classic base metal.