Which alloy did pre-Iron Age metalworkers use?

Bronze, made from copper and tin.

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Why: Bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, was the key pre-Iron Age metal for tools and weapons.

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Answer: Bronze, made from copper and tin. Bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, was the key pre-Iron Age metal for tools and weapons.

  1. Metalworking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metalworking
    At some point tin was added into the molten copper and bronze was developed thereby.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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