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What is The contraction of gold alloys on solidifying is
approximately: and explain in detail?
All alloys shrink when they change from liquid to solid. The casting shrinkage in gold alloys is less (1.25 to 1.65%) when compared to base metal alloys.
Mannapalli 3 ed page no 276