A paint is a solution; only a single phase alloy is considered as a solid solution, so brass is a solution.
brass is heavier than steel. brass is 4.199857lbs. and steel is only 3.8636lbs. hih.
Linear Temperature Expansion Coefficient (10-6 in/in oF) Brass = 10.4 Steel = 7.3 Therefore brass will expand or contract more steel.
If a steel pipe is fitted with a brass tap, it is the brass tap that will get corroded.
Steel is stronger.
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You can mark or slightly dent steel with a brass punch, but the steel is always going to win.
Brass hinges last longer than steel hinges.
Steel is attracted to a magnet because of its iron content. Brass contains no iron.
Brass and steel are compatible, Otherwise we could NOT use brass valves with steel piping.
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Brass, bronze and stainless steel are alloys. Tin is a metal / an element.