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What are brasses?

Brasses are copper–zinc alloys valued for strength, corrosion resistance and ease of forming. Zinc content typically ranges from 5 to 45 percent, with optional elements such as lead, tin or aluminium to enhance specific properties. Used in plumbing, heat exchangers, cartridge cases, electrical connectors and decorative hardware, brasses combine good machinability, thermal and electrical conductivity, and a distinctive golden appearance.

What are bronzes?

Bronzes are copper-based alloys typically with additions of tin, aluminium and silicon.

How many types of copper alloys are there?

There are perhaps 400 or more different copper-based alloys.

What Is The Difference Between S31803 (F51) And S32205 (F60)?

S32205 (F60) is produced to the upper end of the alloy specification of S31803 (F51), to give improved corrosion resistance.

Which is better, nickel or stainless steel?

With such a wide range of different alloys available, it is quite possible that several may all be suitable for a given application.

What is the difference between nickel alloys and nickel-copper alloys?

Nickel-Copper alloys are those where copper is the main alloying element to a base nickel composition.

What does Inconel® mean?

Inconel is a trademark belonging to Special Metal Inc and applied to a family of nickel – chrome alloys.

What does Incoloy® mean?

Incoloy is a trademark belonging to Special Metal Inc and applied to a family of nickel – iron – chrome alloys.

Nickel Alloys

What does Monel® mean?

Monel is a trademark belonging to Special Metal Inc and applied to a family of nickel – copper alloys.

Can nickel alloys be used at high temperatures?

One of the main advantages of nickel-based alloys is their ability to operate at elevated temperatures compared with other alloys.

Do nickel alloys corrode?

Nickel alloys will corrode in the same way as stainless steels if exposed to suitably corrosive environments.

Why is nickel added to copper?

Nickel is added to copper in order to greatly improve its strength and corrosion resistance.

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