Red brass
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Description
A copper-zinc alloy. Red brass can be composed of Copper (75-85%), Zinc (15-20%), Lead (0.06% max.) and Iron (0.05% max.). It is resistant to atmospheric corrosion and dezincification. Red brass is used for architectural trim, weather stripping, electrical circuits, piping, costume jewelry and inexpensive containers.
Synonyms and Related Terms
bronze rouge (Fr.); latão vermelho (Port.)
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Melting Point | 1027 C |
|---|---|
| Density | 8.75 g/ml |
Resources and Citations
- Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 655, 116, 222
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996