Talk:Bronze

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Bronze (Early Persian: برنج,birinj, biranj;, meaning bronze, copper; ) is an alloy of copper and tin. Sometimes other elements partially replace the tin. Bronze was stronger and easier to shape than pure copper and so was used more. It is believed, in general, that the bronze originated in Mesopotamia. Bronze became outdated when iron, which is much stronger, was discovered. Bronze is more corrosion-resistant than steel, though. Bronze has very low friction and is used to make bearings cheaply.

In the Bible
Bronze was abundant among the Hebrews and their neighbours from earliest times. The Bible mentions several bronze objects such as the "bronze serpent" the furnishings of the Tabernacle, pots  and mirrors  among others.