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Which describes the difference between the copper alloys bronze and brass?
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∙ 12y ago
Brass= 60%copper + 40%zinc. Bronze = 80%copper+20%Tin.
The words "brass" and "bronze" are often used interchangeably, but they are very different metals. Both are alloys and both contain a lot of copper - but that is where the similarities end.
Comparatively, brass is a very soft metal. For example, it is used for Plumbing fixtures because it is easy to work with and easily tooled. Brass is not as hard as bronze. Brass is also prone to corrosion, so most plumbing fixtures are coated with another metal such as chrome to make it more durable.
You will find that a brass bell does not sound as pure as a bronze bell. Brass bells have kind of a "clangy" or "brassy" sound to them.
Bronze on the other hand is very hard and can last forever. In fact, there are several grades of bronze. A type called admiralty bronze was used for cannons and is used for propellers on boats.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoBrass is an alloy made up of Copper and Zinc, whereas Bronze is an alloy made up of Copper and Tin.
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∙ 13y agoBrass is a mixture of copper and zinc.
Bronze is a mixture of copper and tin.
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∙ 12y agoBrass is shinier and more malleable than bronze.
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∙ 12y agoBronze is more heavy
brass is OK
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How are solder and bronze alike?
They are both alloys:)
What is the odd one out between brass bronze and iron?
Iron is an element. The other two are alloys containing copper.
What is difference between phosphor bronze and gun metal?
bronze and gun metal
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Is there a difference between a solid bronze and a bronze deposit casket?
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