Silicon brass
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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