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What are the metals used to make fuse wire and why?​
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What are the metals used to make fuse wire and why?​

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The fuse wire is made up of Sn (tin) and Pb (lead) alloy because of its high resistance and low melting point.

∙ The tin and lead alloy is a eutectic composition (low melting point composition) consisting of 62% tin plus 38% lead.

∙ Melting point of this alloy is 183 ^C

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