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What metal is alloyed with copper to make bronze?

Typically, bronze is an alloy of copper and tin, with copper being the primary component. Other metals such as aluminum, silicon, and manganese can also be added to bronze alloys to alter its properties for specific applications.


What it the alloy of copper an zinc?

Alloys that contain only copper and zinc are usually called "brass"; there are also some alloys that contain one or more other metals in addition to copper and zinc, and these usually have another name.


If the two metals copper and zinc are heated then what happens?

When copper and zinc are heated together, they can bond and form an alloy called brass. Brass is a strong and durable material that is commonly used in applications where both metals' properties are desired.


How copper can be conbinate with others elements?

Copper can be combined with other elements to form alloys. Copper is melted down and additional elements are added in a desired ratio. For example zinc can be added to copper to form brass alloy. If tin is added to copper you make bronze. The trick is to heat the copper to a point where another element can be absorbed into the copper. Depending on the material you are trying to mix with the copper it will be brought in at the atomic level (like salt in water) or will form something like a suspension (muddy water)If you want me to get more descriptive on how the thermal chemistry works and what happens in the crystalline structure feel free to say so. Tried to keep it simple. Hope this helps


What is brass conductivity?

Brass has a moderate electrical conductivity, approximately 28% of the International Annealed Copper Standard (IACS). This means that brass is not as conductive as pure copper but can still be used in electrical applications where high conductivity is not required.

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What transition element is used to make both brass and bronze?

COPPER- alloyed with zinc it makes brass and alloyed with tin it makes bronze.


What is the difference between nugold and red brass?

Red Brass is a Brass and Nugold is a Bronze! Brass is Copper alloyed with Zincwhereas Bronze is Copper alloyed with TIN. Red Brass is typically 85% Copper and 15% Zinc.Nugold is 90% Copper and 10% Tin. ~ the Silver Strumpet


What is a transition metal that when alloyed with copper makes brass?

ZINC


Which metallic element that alloyed with copper forms brass?

Zinc is the metallic element that, when alloyed with copper, forms brass. Brass typically consists of anywhere between 5-40% zinc, depending on the desired characteristics of the alloy.


When copper is alloyed with zinc metal does it make?

When copper is alloyed with zinc, it creates brass, a versatile and widely used alloy. Brass exhibits enhanced corrosion resistance, improved machinability, and increased strength compared to its individual components. The proportion of copper and zinc can be varied to achieve different properties, making brass suitable for applications ranging from musical instruments to plumbing fittings.


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.


Was bronze discovered before brass?

Bronze was probably alloyed before brass, yes. Bronze is copper and tin. Brass is copper and zinc. Bronze is the alloy most commonly found in ancient tools. But native copper itself was discovered before the alloys were.


Is brass made of two or more metals?

Zinc and copper make brass, and tin and copper make bronze.


What metal is alloyed with copper to make bronze?

Typically, bronze is an alloy of copper and tin, with copper being the primary component. Other metals such as aluminum, silicon, and manganese can also be added to bronze alloys to alter its properties for specific applications.


What two metals compose the alloy brass?

Zinc and Copper Copper and zinc make up the mixture (alloy) brass.


What materials are used to make the dollar penny and quarter?

US cents are made of copper-plated zinc. Dimes, quarters, and halves have copper cores clad in cupronickel (25% nickel alloyed with 75% copper) Dollars have copper cores clad in manganese brass. Please see the Related Link for more information.


What is the alloy used to make imitation gold?

One common alloy used to make imitation gold is brass, which is a combination of copper and zinc. Another alloy used is bronze, made from copper and tin. These alloys can mimic the appearance of gold at a lower cost.