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Brass is any alloy of copper and zinc; the proportions of zinc and copper can be varied to create a range of brasses with varying properties
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Are copper and zinc elements of steel?
Copper and zinc are not alloying elements for steels.
Is brass made up of more than 1 element?
Brass is the alloy between copper and zinc; sometimes other minor alloying elements are added (Pb, Sn, Fe, Al, As, Mn).
What is the advantage in making an alloy by mixing the elements as powders then heating them?
We can avoid high temperatures and save energy; but generally sintering occur at some temperature - of course under the melting point of the alloying elements.
What is a zamak?
A zamak is one of a family of alloys with a zinc base and alloying elements of aluminium, magnesium, and copper.
What elements compose brass?
copper and zinc
Is brass a combination of two or metals?
Brass is the alloy between copper and zinc; sometimes other minor alloying elements are added (Pb, Sn, Fe, Al, As, Mn).
Are copper and zinc elements of steel?
Copper and zinc are not alloying elements for steels.
Is brass the same as iron in weight?
no!!! Brass is an alloy of copper and tin; frequently other alloying elements are contained.
Is brass made up of more than 1 element?
Brass is the alloy between copper and zinc; sometimes other minor alloying elements are added (Pb, Sn, Fe, Al, As, Mn).
Why does mild steel rust?
In mild steel there are negligeble alloying elements which has no effect on physical & chemical properties of MS. On the other hand due to alloying elements [ Ni & Cr ] oxidation is avoided.
What is the hardest material out of brass and mild steel?
There could be some different ways to answer,but I would have to say it would be copper.Brass is made from combining copper and zinc,while copper can also be an alloying agent for mild steel.However mild steel can have many different alloying agents in it.Carbon is the most prevalent in steel but there would be none in brass since it is a non-ferrous metal.
Why does brass have a large range of density?
Depending on where you look, or the grade of steel that you are talking about can change this value. A density of 7.88 is often quoted for mild steel. If you add alloying elements such as tungsten, chrome or manganese to improve the steel, the density will change. So, the density of steel can vary between 7.75 and 8.05."
Is stainless steel a nonalloy steel?
Stainless steel is an Alloy steel because it contains chromium as an alloying element - steels without alloying elements are called carbon steels.
What is the advantage in making an alloy by mixing the elements as powders then heating them?
We can avoid high temperatures and save energy; but generally sintering occur at some temperature - of course under the melting point of the alloying elements.
What is selenium wanted for?
Several selenium applications:- rubber vulcanizatuin- solar cells- red glass- alloying element in brass- foods supplements
What is a zamak?
A zamak is one of a family of alloys with a zinc base and alloying elements of aluminium, magnesium, and copper.
Explain the effect of austenite and ferrite stabilizers?
In steels, alloying elements such as silicon, chromium, molybdenum, aluminum, titanium, niobium, etc., stabilize the (body-centered cubic) ferrite phase. These elements are referred to as ferrite stabilizers. Alloying elements such as carbon, nitrogen, manganese, nickel, copper, etc., stabilize the (face-centered cubic) austenite phase. These elements are referred to as austenite stabilizers.
