BASE METALS
Metals that rust, damaged or wears off easily when exposed to air or moisture. Commercial and industrial applications is where the base metals are always used . They are more common in nature that makes them more cheaper than precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum. Base metals include aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, tin and zinc.
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