a type of Muntz metal (alpha-beta brass) containing tin; it contains commonly 59-60 % Cu, 39-40 % Zn and about 1% Sn (see brass, alpha-beta brass, Muntz metal; compare: naval bronze), täiendavalt tinaga legeeritud muntsmetall (alfa-beeta messing), mis sisalab tavaliselt 59-60 % Cu, 39-40 % Zn ja umbes 1 % Sn (vt messing, alfa-beeta messing, muntsmetall; vrd admiralimessing)