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Depends on what the usage is do you want YELLOW Brass 60% Copper 40% Zinc Or do you want RED BRASS? 85% Copper 15% Zinc

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Does copper and brass have the same density?

No, copper and brass do not have the same density. Copper has a density of around 8.96 g/cm³, while brass, which is an alloy of copper and zinc, has a density that varies depending on the specific composition. Generally, brass has a lower density than copper due to the addition of zinc.


What is the alloy of copper and brass?

Brass is the alloy of copper and zinc.


Is Brass copper a insulator?

Both brass and copper are conductors.


is brass or copper cheaper?

Copper is cheaper than brass.


Is brass the same as iron in weight?

no!!! Brass is an alloy of copper and tin; frequently other alloying elements are contained.


Why are copper and brass utensils given a coat of tin-give reasons?

Because copper is mildly posionous. The tin layer prevents copper from leaching into the food. Brass is an alloy that contains copper, so the same reason applies there.


Is it okay to connect copper pipe to brass to galvanized to brass and back to copper or will it cause a reaction that will corrode the pipes?

If you do connect copper pipe to galvanized pipe, you will need a dielectric coupling or else the galvanized pipe will corrode. Same with connecting galvanized pipe to brass fittings. Brass is an alloy that contains copper and therefore the same electrolytic properties will exist unless a dielectric coupling is used. Hope that helps you out.


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.


Is brass nonmetal or a copper?

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Which metal is present in both brass and bronze?

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Brass mimics copper or gold?

Gold, definitely. How about fixing this question as to what type of "brass" There is Yellow brass 60% Copper 40% Zinc and the more common red brass 85% copper and 15% Zinc then there is Muntz metal and Bronze thus BRASS = COPPER as there is NO gold content in "Brass"