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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

Revision as of 18:26, 1 May 2016

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.)

Sources Checked for Data in Record

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

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