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Brass is an alloy composed from copper and zinc. It is more malleable and lustrous than both its components.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF BRASS
Cu-60%,Pb-2.5%,Fe-0.35%,Zn-REMINDER.
*Since brass is an alloy and not a true compound, there is no chemical name for this metal.
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∙ 13y agoBrass is defined (at dictionary.reference.com) as any of various metal alloys consisting mainly of copper and zinc.
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∙ 12y agoCopper and zinc.
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∙ 14y agoCopper and Zinc.
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What makes a brass a brass?
Brass makes Brass instruments for example, the Tuba, trumpet, euphonium,and trombone are ALL made of brass
Why is brass a heterogeneous mixture?
No. Brass is a homogeneous mixture.
Is a brass screw a pure substance?
No. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.
Is the substance brass a compound?
No. Brass is a mixture.
Will a magnet stick to an antique brass bed?
Not to any brass part of the bed, brass is not magnetic.
What is a component of brass?
copper and zinc are two alloys that make up brass
What are the component present in brass and gold medal?
ULOL
What is the physical vibrating component that causes sound production in brass instruments?
The player's lips.
What chemicals are in door knobs?
Depends on the doorknob. Glass doorknobs contain silica..the major component of glass. Brass doorknobs are usually brass coated pot metal. All will cause eventual death.
What substances are in brass?
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. The actual amounts of each component can be varied to vary the properties of the finished product. Bronze, a somewhat tougher but similar metal, is primarily an alloy of copper and tin.
What family of instruments does a tuba belong to?
Brass. If you want to be exact, low brass.
How is a trombone classified?
The trombone is classified as: low brass, and or brass.
What family is the trombone from?
The trumpet and trombone both belong to the brass family.
Is a the comet instrument a brass or woodwind?
brass
What do copper and zinc together make?
An alloy of copper and zinc is called brass. Tin or aluminum can be added to brass to increase its resistance to corrosion. (see related link for types of brass)
What is the production of brass?
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.
What makes a brass a brass?
Brass makes Brass instruments for example, the Tuba, trumpet, euphonium,and trombone are ALL made of brass
