Babbitt-Metal

Alloy for lining moving surfaces in machinery which are exposed to friction of motion under pre ure. Usual proportions, 91 per cent tin, 7 of antimony, and 2 of copper. It has a low coefficient of friction, a high conductivity for heat, is easily fusible, and expands on cooling so that it can be melted and poured into a bearing when renewal is nece ary