BRASS/BRONZE

Brass and bronze are metal alloys with copper as its major component. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc while bronze consists mainly of copper and tin but sometimes with other elements like aluminium. With their different composition, these alloys have different uses. Brass is a versatile alloy due to its easy machinability and can be used to make low friction items like gears. Bronze is resistant… More

Brass and bronze are metal alloys with copper as its major component. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc while bronze consists mainly of copper and tin but sometimes with other elements like aluminium. With their different composition, these alloys have different uses. Brass is a versatile alloy due to its easy machinability and can be used to make low friction items like gears. Bronze is resistant to corrosion and metal fatigue. It is commonly used in the ship building industry where parts are exposed to sea water, for example, propellers due to its ability to withstand salt water corrosion. Typically brass or bronze are sold as bars or sheets for fabrication by end users. Less