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Although US one-cent coins (pennies) were once mostly copper, today they are 97.5% zinc with a copper plating. Copper nails are rare due to the metal's malleable nature, but zinc nails can be plated with copper as are pennies. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, and is widely used.
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What is mixed with copper to make brass?
Brass is mainly an alloy of copper and zinc. Some alloys do have small amounts of arsenic added also.
Does copper and zinc make brass?
yes it does make brass but i don't know how it does
What metals are melted to make pennies nickels dimes and quarters?
Pennies: zinc, with copper plating (not mixed together).Nickels: 75% copper and 25% nickel, alloyed togetherDimes, Quarters, and Half Dollars: Pure copper clad with the same alloy as nickels, for an overall content of 8% nickel and 92% copperDollars: Pure copper clad with manganese-brass alloy.
What two metals compose the alloy brass?
Zinc and Copper Copper and zinc make up the mixture (alloy) brass.
What elements are used to make brass?
zinc and copper-its an alloy (homogeneous mixture) so it has variable composition
From which other metals - apart from iron - do they make nails?
Some nails are made of copper or brass. Also, some nails are galvanized to protect them from rust. There are also aluminum nails--they're used with vinyl siding and aluminum trim coil.
What is mixed with copper to make brass?
Brass is mainly an alloy of copper and zinc. Some alloys do have small amounts of arsenic added also.
Alloyed with copper to make brass?
Zinc
Is brass made of two or more metals?
Zinc and copper make brass, and tin and copper make bronze.
What material is use to make pennies?
copper. That is why they call them copper pennies. There is also a zinc coating on the pennies be more specific dude
Does copper and zinc make brass?
yes it does make brass but i don't know how it does
Zinc plus Copper sulphate?
zinc hydrogenate + copper = zinc + copper sulphate
What metals are melted to make pennies nickels dimes and quarters?
Pennies: zinc, with copper plating (not mixed together).Nickels: 75% copper and 25% nickel, alloyed togetherDimes, Quarters, and Half Dollars: Pure copper clad with the same alloy as nickels, for an overall content of 8% nickel and 92% copperDollars: Pure copper clad with manganese-brass alloy.
What other metals are in brass?
Tin and copper are used to make brass
Are there any 1943 copper pennies still out there?
yes I have 1 1943 copper pennies, but if you find one make sure it is not a 1948 with the 8 cut down and yes its a copper pennies
What two metals compose the alloy brass?
Zinc and Copper Copper and zinc make up the mixture (alloy) brass.
Is an alloy silver copper nickel or brass?
The metals silver, copper and nickel are elements. It is brass that is an alloy, and copper and zinc are what make it up.
