Why is there no white metal headboards in a fancy design is this because white is weaker to create?

Answer 1

White metal isn't "Weaker to create", it's just Weak.

White metals are mostly used in cast components which require fine detail, hence it has a low melting point (200-400°C). Metals with a low melting point are weak in comparison to those with high melting points, due to the weaker bonding energies. Think of Lead compared to Steel.

It would be possible to have white metal components attached to a stronger (iron or steel) frame. A pure white metal headboard would bend in time if people lean on it.

Answer 2

I agree with "jackbassv"s answer, but will add: if one looks at the Wikipedia article he cites, you will notice most "white metal" alloys contain significant percentages of tin with is quite an expensive metal. While "white metal" is east to cast and can produce fine detail, aluminum alloys are easy enough to cast and are stronger and cost less, while it is not easily cast, rolled and bent steel is used in headboards and is stronger and cheaper.
At the moment I am sitting on a bed with a rather fancy, white painted (with brass accents) headboard, made of steel with cast aluminum fittings.

Answer 3

Do you mean "white metal" or "metal painted white"?

There are no "white" metals, but light coloured, like titanium magnesium and aluminium. Very strong alloys are possible using these metals, so strength does not come into it, but they can be expensive.

If you want to know why there are no "white painted" ones around, it's simply down to fashion. Nobody bothers making things that people aren't going to buy because it's not in fashion at the moment.

Answer 4

White shows the dirt more.
White makes one think of hospitals & sickness.
It's easy to get but no-one wants it.

Answer 5

There are, I got mine from Argos.