BRASS (ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW)

BRASS IS AN ALLOY OF COPPER AND ZINC CONTAINING TRACES OF LEAD,IRON AND SOME OTHER ELEMENTS.

The proportions of the copper and zinc are varied to yield many different kinds of brass. Basic modern brass is 67% copper and 33% zinc.

However, the amount of copper may range from 55% to 95% by weight, with the amount of zinc varying from 5% to 45%.

Lead is commonly added to brass at a concentration of around 2%. The lead addition improves the machinability of brass.

Brass Properties

• Brass often has a bright gold appearance, however, it can also be reddish-gold or silvery-white. A higher percentage of copper yields a rosy tone, while more zinc makes the alloy appear silver.

• Brass has higher malleability (which means it can be easily drawn into wires) than either bronze or zinc.

• Brass has desirable acoustic properties appropriate for use in musical instruments.

• The metal exhibits low friction (which means it is easily machinable)

• Brass is a soft metal that may be used in cases when a low chance of sparking is necessary.

• The alloy has a relatively low melting point of 930°C (1710°F) (under standard conditions)

• It's a good conductor of heat.

• Brass resists corrosion, including galvanic corrosion from saltwater.

• Brass is easy to cast.

• Brass is non-ferrous. Among other things, this makes it easier to separate from other metals for recycling.

• Brass can prevent bacteria from spreading, and can completely destroy some germs and bacteria.

According to AYURVEDA

BRASS AND ITS ALLIES ARE CONNECTED TO GOD DHANVANTARI (Dhanvantari is the physician of the devas in Hinduism. He is regarded to be an avatar of Lord Vishnu).