Difference between revisions of "Silicon brass"
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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. | + | 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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laiton siliceux (Fr.); latão com Si (Port.) | laiton siliceux (Fr.); latão com Si (Port.) | ||
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* 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