What is Babbitt metal?
'''Babbitt metal''' is a metal that has very little [[friction]]. It is used for [[bearing]]s. It can be made from [[tin]], [[copper]], [[antimony]], or [[lead]]. Normally it is a certain mixture of these metals. It is very soft. There are harder and softer parts in it, though. This creates small holes where grease can go in when the soft parts rub away. An item with bearings could be a [[fidget spinner]] or a bicycle wheel. {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Alloys]]