What is brass an alloy of?

Answer 1

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc

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.

Answer 2

brass is an alloy. hope this was a use to u

Answer 3

Brass is a substitutional alloy in which copper atoms in the host crystal are replaced by the similarly sized zinc atoms.

World of Chemistry, McDougal Littll. page 459

Answer 4

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc; sometimes lead or silicon are added.

Answer 5

Brass is an alloy primarily composed of copper and zinc. Other elements such as lead, aluminum, and tin can also be added to modify its properties.

Answer 6

Copper and Zinc