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Most are, but they can be made of other things. Most keys are made of a base of brass and then can be plated with nickel. Some key manufacturers use aluminum to make light weight keys. Some other common materials are nickel silver and steel.
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∙ 10y agoBrass is a good conductor, it has strength and it does not tarnish easily - and it is quite cheap.
On computer hardware connectors are often gold-plated, not because gold is a good conductor but it is tarnish resistant so stays clean.
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∙ 15y agoBrass is HARDER then copper as Brass contains Zinc for added strength
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What are pins made of?
Some steel, some brass. Other metals may be used, e.g. titanium in orthopedic surgery.
What makes a brass a brass?
Brass makes Brass instruments for example, the Tuba, trumpet, euphonium,and trombone are ALL made of brass
Brass made out of?
copper and zinc
What was Ares throne made of?
Ares's throne was made out of brass, strong and ugly-those huge brass knobs were shaped like skulls, and the cushion cover was made out of human skin.
Why are the three pin plugs are made of brass and not copper or steel?
Brass is used for the manufacture of plug pins for the following reasons. It is a good electrical conductor and is cheaper than other materials such as copper. It is a hard alloy material, therefore it is very wear resistant and will not wear or mark easily. Furthermore, Brass is corosion resistant and will not tarnish easily. Brass is also stiff and therefore will not bend easily when inserted in to the socket.
Is brass drawing pin magnetic?
Most drawing pins looked hike brass. Brass is not magnetic? Why do you think drawing pins are attracted to a magnetic?
What are pins made of?
Some steel, some brass. Other metals may be used, e.g. titanium in orthopedic surgery.
How do you replace harley softail transmission cover locating roll pins?
Remove the old pins with Vise-Grips and drive the new pins in carefully with a brass hammer (to prevent distorting them).
Why is metal used for making drawing pins or staples?
Brass
Why is the cornet made of brass?
Because it is a brass instrument...? Many instruments are made of brass.
What kind of metal in a WE Wellock piano made out of?
Most pianos are made of the same combinations of metals. This is an incomplete list: The frame is cast iron, the tuning pegs are steel, as are the bridge pins, the pedals are plated brass.
What are mailboxes made of?
brass brass
Why are brass instruments called brass?
because they are made of brass
Is the tuba made of metal or wood?
Tubas are made of metal, frequently brass, hence the name "brasswind" (trumpets, trombones, tubas, etc). This is as opposed to "woodwind" (like flutes and clarinets)
What does steel pins wood shavings and brass nut make?
Answer: A grammatically incorrect sentence. "(D)oes should be "do" to go with the plural subjects: pins, shavings, nut.
What makes a brass a brass?
Brass makes Brass instruments for example, the Tuba, trumpet, euphonium,and trombone are ALL made of brass
What type of brass are gears made of?
There are three types of brass that gears are made of. The three types of brass include: admiralty brass, Alpha brasses, and Alpha-beta brass.
