BRASS

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.

The proportions of zinc and copper can be varied to create a range of brasses with
varying properties.
It is used for decoration for its bright gold-like appearance.
For applications where low friction is required such as locks, gears, bearings etc.
Brass is often used in situations where it is important that sparks not be struck, as in
fittings and tools around explosive gases.

PROPERTIES
Excellent Machinability Sets the standard by which other materials are judged Slight
reduction in ductility when lead is present

Good Strength Yield Strength 250 to 500 MPa

Corrosion Resistance No plating or painting required PROPERTIES OF BRASS

Conductivity Electrical Thermal

Non sparking

Attractive colours

Strength at cryogenic temperatures

Wear Resistance

Recyclable

No loss of properties at temperatures up to 200C

Good impact resistance (toughness)

CLASSIFICATIONS

Alloys - (up to 35% Zn) - single phase Cold working alloys

Alloys - (35 - 40% Zn) - two phase (duplex brasses) Hot working alloys NB Copper
alloys containing 5% zinc, tin and lead are known in the USA as red brass but in the UK
are classified as leaded gunmetal TYPES OF BRASS

Brasses containing a minimum of 63% copper are termed alpha brasses or cold working
brasses .

They are highly ductile at room temperature, and are readily deformed by cold rolling,
deep drawing, bending, spinning cold heading, thread rolling etc.

Alloys with a higher copper content (80%-90%) and which are gold in colour are used
extensively for decorative metalwork, costume jewellery, badges and buttons

Brasses containing 35%-45% zinc are known as alpha-beta or duplex brasses because they
contain a mixture of the original solid solution (alpha phase) and a new solid solution of
higher zinc content (beta phase)

Their ability to be deformed at room temperature (cold worked) is limited.

They and are ideal for extruding into complex solid and hollow shapes and hot forging.

element material property improved Lead 1.0 to 4.0% High-speed Machining Brass
Machinability Manganese Aluminium Silicon Nickel Iron 0.75 to 2.5% High Tensile Brasses
Yield strength up to 500MN/m Aluminium Arsenic Tin 0.4 to 1.5% Aluminium Brasses
Dezincification-resistant Brass Naval Brasses Corrosion resistance especially in sea water
Other Alloying Elements Added
MANUFACTURING
The manufacturing process used to produce brass involves combining the
appropriate raw materials into a molten metal, which is allowed to solidify. The
shape and properties of the solidified metal are then altered through a series of
carefully controlled operations to produce the desired brass stock.

FABRICATION
Brass can easily be joined to itself and all other copper alloys, by soft soldering and
brazing.

This makes the fabrication of intricate brasswork much easier than with some other metals
and

Also contributes to cleaner lines due to the omission of rivets, straps and brackets.

APPLICATIONS
Security hardware and ironmongery

Ornamental door furniture

Handrails and balustrades

Electrical components

Decorative and protective finishes

facade treatment
BRASS SCREWS BRASS PLUMBING
FIXTURES

BRASS PIPES BRASS HINGES

 MARKET SURVEY OF BRASS ITEMS

BRASS ITEMS PRICE

Brass Sheets Rs.250-600/ kg

Brass plumbing fittings Rs.1500-5000/ piece

Brass Screws Rs.500-550/ kg

Brass hinges Rs.55-125/ piece

Brass Tubes Rs.400-600/ kg