I have a small statue and was wondering if there was an easier way of telling if it is copper or just tin?
2006-10-23 16:19:51 · 4 answers · asked by adnie25 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
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2006-10-23 16:21:53 · answer #1 · answered by Bonno 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
color. Tin is dull silver and Copper is almost gold like color. Here what you do take a soup can which is made of tin and go to the bathroom a look behind a toilet or under sink and there should be a white or clear oval shape valve there attached to a 1/4 line Copper pipe, and compare it.
2006-10-23 16:32:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Copper will have a green cast to it while Tin does not... another good way to tell is to just bite it.... that's right put it in your mouth and bite down... then put a penny in your mouth so you can see the difference. Tin is a softer metal.
2006-10-23 16:28:54 · answer #3 · answered by ru.barbie2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably peuter. (pewter)
2006-10-23 16:29:12 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋