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Re: Type of metal used in 9V Track?
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lugnet.trains
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Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:19:00 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Dave Sterling wrote:
> In lugnet.trains, Scott Wardlaw wrote:
> > Does anyone know what type of metal the 9V track rails are made of?
> >
> > Is it copper? Nickel Alloy of some kind?
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> > Thanks,
> > Scott
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> Scott:
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> According to the book "Getting Started With LEGO Trains" the rails are made of
> German Silver. I will quote directly from the book.
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> "It is a metal alloy containing no toxic heavy metals, and it presents no danger
> to people allergic to nickel. The metal composition of the rails is: 64%
> copper, 24% zinc, and 12% nickel."
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> That's what I know. :-)
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> -Dave
Yes, that's what I've heard as well. It is quite conductive while being fairly
resistant to oxidation.
-Jordan
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| (...) Scott: According to the book "Getting Started With LEGO Trains" the rails are made of German Silver. I will quote directly from the book. "It is a metal alloy containing no toxic heavy metals, and it presents no danger to people allergic to (...) (17 years ago, 28-Feb-08, to lugnet.trains)
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