Brass
alloy of copper and zinc / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. Some types of brass are called bronzes.
Brass has a golden appearance. It is harder than pure metals and resists corrosion. It costs more than zinc.
There are some common brasses:
- Alpha brasses - with less than 40% zinc
- Beta brasses -
- White brasses - with more than 45% zinc
Things brass are used to make include:
- Brass instruments
- Ornaments
- Electrical fittings
- Buttons
- Screws
- Taps
- Hinges
- Door knobs