Properties of Brass
Brass is a metal made of copper and zinc, having a muted yellow color, somewhat similar to gold.
Brass Properties
Some of the useful properties of brass include:
- Relatively resistant to tarnishing
- Good malleability
- Good acoustic properties
- Decorative golden color
- Relatively low melting point and flow characteristics make it a relatively easy to cast
- Nonmagnetic
- Low coefficient of friction
Machining Brass
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Applications of Brass
Brass is often used for: Musical instruments, Lamps, Knobs, Handles, Bowls, Bearings, Sleeves, Bushings, Nuts and bolts, Gears, Valves, Plumbing, Electrical devices, Bells, Hinges, Clock hands, Gibs, Slides, Machine tool components and Zippers.
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