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Show What Alcobronze Is. Possessing the luster and color of gold, stronger, tougher, and harder than ordinary bronze, a new alloy of copper and aluminum bids fair to have a wide use.- The new metal has been named alcobronze. It is stated by its sponsors that the new alloy can be wrought, forged, or rolled without deterioration. It also resists the action of the air, acids, and salt water. This makes it particularly par-ticularly suitable for forgings, propellers, pro-pellers, and other ships' parts. Popular Popu-lar Science Monthly. |