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A [[brass|brass]] alloy containing [[copper|copper]] (60%), [[zinc|zinc]] (38.2%) and [[iron|iron]] (1.8%) that was patented by J. Aich in 1860. The addition of iron hardens the alloy and makes it more suitable for forging. | A [[brass|brass]] alloy containing [[copper|copper]] (60%), [[zinc|zinc]] (38.2%) and [[iron|iron]] (1.8%) that was patented by J. Aich in 1860. The addition of iron hardens the alloy and makes it more suitable for forging. | ||
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* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 524 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 524 | ||
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Description
A Brass alloy containing Copper (60%), Zinc (38.2%) and Iron (1.8%) that was patented by J. Aich in 1860. The addition of iron hardens the alloy and makes it more suitable for forging.
Resources and Citations
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 524
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