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I have some cool figurines made of pewter. Does that count?
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What is a sentence for the word pewter?
i used the pewter bowl as a planter
How do you Put pewter in a sentence?
We replaced our chrome plated bathroom facuets with pewter plated faucets. I used the pewter bowl as a planter.
How do you use the word pewter in a sentence?
Long before the health hazards of lead were known, both lead and pewter were used for wine goblets. Pewter, which refers to various alloys of tin, was used as a base metal for silverplated dinnerware, lamps, and candlesticks.
What is a pewter color?
Pewter is a true grey.
What is the solute and solvent of Pewter?
Tin is the solvent, copper and other elements are the solute. In the past lead was used, but drinking from pewter made of lead could cause lead poisoning.
What is pewter commonly used for today?
Pewter is used for things like jewellery, picture frames and decorations. Mainly for decorative uses :)
When was pewter first used?
pewter was first used in the egyptians
What is a sentence for the word pewter?
i used the pewter bowl as a planter
Why is Pewter used?
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How do you Put pewter in a sentence?
We replaced our chrome plated bathroom facuets with pewter plated faucets. I used the pewter bowl as a planter.
Is it safe to drink from pewter?
Unfortunately, Pewter is a common name describing several very similar metal alloys. It is important to know if it is lead-pewter (the kind the Romans used to use for drinking--causing madness; this is till used for small statues, trinkets, etc.) or silver-pewter or tin-pewter (the kind now often used in drinkware and jewellery). I would suspect it is silver-pewter and will be safe, but it is not necessarily wise to do so without checking.
Is it safe to drink out of a pewter container?
Despite contrary beliefs, today's pewter is perfectly safe to eat and drink from. Modern pewter contains no lead as pewter once did. How to tell if your pewter items have lead in them: The result of lead in pewter is a grayish-black patina on the surface of the item. Lead-free pewter can also oxidize over time, but it takes much longer and the patina color is usually more grayish compared to the lead-based pewter which is a darker gray or black in color.
Can a pewter pan be used for cooking?
No, due to pewter's low melting point you cannot use pewter dishes in the oven.
Does pewter have iron in it?
No, pewter does not contain iron, It is typically 85-99%. The remainder is copper, antimony, bismuth. Sometimes, silver is used. Less commonly, lead is used in lower grades of pewter and the pieces will have a bluish tint.
What are the disadvantage of pewter?
it can scratch easily - i think!
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How do you use the word pewter in a sentence?
Long before the health hazards of lead were known, both lead and pewter were used for wine goblets. Pewter, which refers to various alloys of tin, was used as a base metal for silverplated dinnerware, lamps, and candlesticks.
