Type metal
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| - | [[type metal]] | + | In printing, '''type metal''' (sometimes called '''hot metal''') refers to the metal [[alloy]]s used in traditional [[Movable type|typefounding]] and [[hot metal typesetting]]. Lead is the main constituent of these alloys. Antimony and tin are added to make the character produced durable and tough while reducing the difference between the coefficients of expansion of the matrix and the alloy. |
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In printing, type metal (sometimes called hot metal) refers to the metal alloys used in traditional typefounding and hot metal typesetting. Lead is the main constituent of these alloys. Antimony and tin are added to make the character produced durable and tough while reducing the difference between the coefficients of expansion of the matrix and the alloy.
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