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Chemistry- 14
INFORMATION ON BRASS:
Brass is any alloy of copper and zinc; the proportions of zinc and copper can be varied to create a range of brasses with varying properties. In comparison, bronze is principally an alloy of copper and tin. Despite this distinction, some types of brasses are called bronzes. Brass is a substitutional alloy.
Uses of brass:
- Used for decoration because of their bright gold colour appearance.
- Used where low friction is needed: doorknob, ammunition, valves.
- Musical intruments: horns and bells for acoustic purposes.
- It is also used in zippers.
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