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With brass (tin and zinc) wire, cut into lengths, form head and sharpen point.

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What is the method called to separate steel nails a from brass screw?

The method to separate steel nails from brass screws is called magnetic separation. Since steel is magnetic while brass is not, a magnet can be used to attract and separate the steel nails from the brass screws.


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Although US one-cent coins (pennies) were once mostly copper, today they are 97.5% zinc with a copper plating. Copper nails are rare due to the metal's malleable nature, but zinc nails can be plated with copper as are pennies. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, and is widely used.


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How would you separate steel nails and brass screws?

With a magnet.


Is iron nails heavier than brass tacks?

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What is a brass hammer for?

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How can you separate steel nails and brass screws?

With a magnet. It will only pick up the steel.


Can brass be hammered without breaking?

To hit nails into things mostly. Shocking. Seriously: to hammer iron and steel without damaging it, as brass is softer.


Methods of separating mixtures that would allow you to separate nails from a pile of wood shavings?

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What are substance are nails made of?

Nails were historically made of iron by a local blacksmith. Nowadays, most nails are usually made in factories from steel wire, although they could also be made of aluminium, brass, or many other metals.


Are most nails non ferrous?

No, most nails are ferrous, meaning they contain iron. This is because iron is a common and cost-effective material for making nails due to its strength and durability. Non-ferrous nails, made from materials like copper, brass, or aluminum, are less common and typically used for specific applications where non-corrosive or non-magnetic properties are needed.