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Brass alloys vary in hardness depending on their composition and processing. Generally, brass is known for its good machinability and moderate hardness, which can be enhanced through cold working. The addition of elements like zinc, aluminum, or tin influences its hardness, with certain brass alloys achieving a hardness comparable to steel. Overall, brass alloys are versatile, balancing strength and ductility for various applications.
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Are bronze and brass an example of alloys or compounds?
copper
Are bronze and brass an examples of a type of mixture called an salt?
Bronze and brass are copper alloys, not salts.
Is brass very ductile?
Some brass alloys are very ductile, provided they are annealed before forming; others not so.
Name two alloys of copper?
The main alloys of copper are Brass (with zinc) and Bronze (with tin).
Would brass softer than the pure metals?
Alloys are harder than the components.
What is a component of brass?
copper and zinc are two alloys that make up brass
What are some copper alloys?
Brass and bronze
What are 3 examples of alloys?
brass steel and bronze
Are bronze and brass an example of alloys or compounds?
copper
Does brass make up alloys?
Brass is an alloy. An alloy of 67% copper and 33% zinc
Are bronze and brass an examples of a type of mixture called an salt?
Bronze and brass are copper alloys, not salts.
Is brass a metal alloy a heterogeneous mixture?
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc; alloys are considered as heterogeneous mixtures.
Why aren't brass and bronze elements?
Brass and bronze are both alloys: metals made by combining two or more metals. Because alloys contain two different types of molecules, brass and bronze aren't elements. * Brass is composed of copper and zinc * Bronze is composed of copper and tin
Is brass very ductile?
Some brass alloys are very ductile, provided they are annealed before forming; others not so.
Name two alloys of copper?
The main alloys of copper are Brass (with zinc) and Bronze (with tin).
Why is brass dangerous to use in bridges?
This could be because brass (and other copper alloys, like bronze) are severely affected by "work hardening" which means the more they are worked (bent, beaten etc.) the more hard they become. This makes them prone to brittle failure.
What alloys are formed by the combination of co pper and zinc?
Copper and zinc combine to form brass alloys, which can vary in composition to achieve different properties like color, strength, and corrosion resistance. The most common brass alloy is called "alpha brass," which typically contains 70% copper and 30% zinc.
