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Small introduction about brass & copper alloys
Brass is a metal composed primarily of copper and zinc. Copper is the
main component, and brass is usually classified as a copper alloy. The color of
brass varies from a dark reddish brown to a light silvery yellow depending on the
amount of zinc present; the more zinc, the lighter the color. Brass is stronger and
harder than copper, but not as strong or hard as steel. It is easy to form into
various shapes, a good conductor of heat, and generally resistant to corrosion from
salt water. Because of these properties, brass is used to make pipes and tubes,
weather-stripping and other architectural trim pieces, screws, radiators, musical
instruments, and cartridge casings for firearms.