Common Uses for Brass
Posted by: Dani Weinhandl on July 20, 2021
Brass is an alloy metal that is made of copper and zinc. Due to brass's unique properties, which I'll go into more detail on below, it is one of the most widely used alloys. Because of its versatility, there are seemingly endless industries and products making use of this alloy.
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Mead Metals Customer Feature: Engel Diversified Industries
Posted by: Brian Rothstein on January 12, 2021
The customer relationships that stand the test of time have so much to teach us. Recently, I had the opportunity to talk to someone who’s worked with Mead Metals to source material for over 28 years—as long as they’ve been with the company. Below, I’ve shared some highlights from this conversation with the VP of Sales and Marketing at Engel Diversified Industries.
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How is Brass Used in the Automotive Industry?
Posted by: Dani Weinhandl on June 6, 2019
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, and can have many different properties depending on the balance of these two materials. Additionally, brass can include other metals such as aluminum, lead, and arsenic, which will each create a different alloy with its own unique properties.
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Brass vs. Phosphor Bronze
Posted by: Dani Weinhandl on September 10, 2018
While no two metal alloys are the same, some do have similarities with each other. Understanding the differences between similar alloys is an important step in ensuring you get the best material type based on your application. Because both brass and phosphor bronze are alloys of copper, they share some similarities, but they have distinct differences too.
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