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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A strong, malleable brass. Silicon brass contains about 67% copper, 22% zinc and 1% silicon. The silicon increase resistance to wear and corrosion. Silicon brass is used for castings.
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A strong, malleable [[brass]]. Silicon brass contains about 67% [[copper]], 22% [[zinc]] and 1% [[silicon]]. The silicon increase resistance to wear and corrosion. Silicon brass is used for castings.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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laiton siliceux (Fr.); latão com Si (Port.)
 
laiton siliceux (Fr.); latão com Si (Port.)
  
== Authority ==
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== Resources and Citations ==
  
 
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 713
 
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 713

Latest revision as of 14:57, 2 November 2020

Description

A strong, malleable Brass. Silicon brass contains about 67% Copper, 22% Zinc and 1% Silicon. The silicon increase resistance to wear and corrosion. Silicon brass is used for castings.

Synonyms and Related Terms

laiton siliceux (Fr.); latão com Si (Port.)

Resources and Citations

  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 713