Photomicrograph Database

Artifact ID BCES 0395A/1115
Negative Number NS170
Magnification 200x
Etchant AH/HP, FeCl3
Photo Date 4/11/2000

Alloy

leaded bronze

Structure

As-cast.

Metallographic Description

Cored dendrites with a small amount of alpha+delta eutectoid, tiny lead globules and bits of redeposited copper. In addition there are many nonmetallic inclusions, shrink porosity, and general corrosion.




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