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The advantage of a brushed Nickel faucet is that it shows fewer water spots, and is more stylish and modern. The main advantage it has over other styles such as Chrome is that it doesn't show water spots - which is especially important if it's being used in a faucet.
The advantage of having a brushed nickel floor lamp is that it is energy efficient. Another advantage of having this lamp is that it has a good finish and it does not take up much space in a room.
Chrome is a metallic element, a transition metal with a shiny surface. It is commonly used in metal alloys and has a high melting point.
The luster of chrome is typically described as metallic, shiny, and reflective. Chrome has a high level of reflectivity, giving it a mirror-like appearance.
cupro-nickels, there exists a range of different copper nickel alloys that possess different properties and hence are suited to a range of different applications. Some of the better known copper nickel alloys include: · Copper with 10% nickel · Copper with 30% nickel · Copper with 25% nickel with 0.05-0.4% manganese · Copper with 45% nickel (also known as constantan) All copper nickel alloys consist of only one phase as the copper nickel binary system exhibits complete solid solubility.
Chrome nickel finish contains a mixture of both chrome and nickel, giving it a more durable and corrosion-resistant surface compared to chrome finish. Chrome finish, on the other hand, typically refers to a thin layer of chromium plating applied to a metal surface for decorative purposes.
Satin nickel is a dull finish, wheras chrome is shiny. The other difference is satin nickel is grey and chrome is merely reflective and has no color
About $75, depending on condition. Yours is the 2nd Model, finish is nickel plate, not chrome.
The Satin Nickel finish is nickel plating on brass that has been lacquer coated and made to appear dull. Satin Nickel is sometimes referred to as brushed nickel. It is similar in appearance to brushed stainless. Brushed implies the parts has been "Wire Brushed" and directional lines of abrasion can be seen. Satin Nickel is electro-deposited on the part from a Nickel salt solution usually Nickel Sulfamate. The electro-deposit is "Satin" or "Velvety" in appearance and shows no marks or lines from abrasion. Satin and brushed are the same finish. Satin and brushed are the same finish.
4340 has a small percentage of chrome in it for a better finish.
Factory finish is nickel plating, not chrome. Value will depend on condition, and may be $40-$150 ( for a specimen in very good condition)
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Chrome is a mirror-like finish on metals and some plastics. "Satin" chrome has a finish that is NOT mirror-like but brushed or dull.
No such model number as 392. If you mean a S&W 39-2, @ 1980. Chrome is not a factory finish. If it is Nickel, value between 50-450 USD.
Brushed chrome has a shiny, reflective finish with a slightly textured surface created by brushing, giving it a modern and sleek appearance. Satin nickel, on the other hand, features a softer, warmer tone with a smoother, matte finish that resists fingerprints and smudges. While brushed chrome tends to have a cooler, more industrial look, satin nickel offers a more traditional and understated aesthetic. Both finishes are popular for fixtures and hardware, but their visual and tactile qualities cater to different design preferences.
We have polished nickel for our bathroom fixtures but were unable to find the same finish for the drain hardware in the tub and sink. We had to use chrome and although it is different, not as warm and rich as polished nickel, it looks just fine. I don't know that anyone would ever notice it but me.
Chrome is a type of alloy and can be formed into a car finish with plastic out line and chrome tape :)