When people hear the word “brass”, the image that usually comes to mind is either that of Louis Armstrong blowing into his brass trumpet, or that of the school band’s tuba. However, this alloy of copper and zinc is much more versatile than that. As an example, an article by David Keeps in the Wall Street Journal discussed the metal’s popularity in interior design:
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Our industrialized civilization uses a lot of different materials to make it function properly. One of these vital components is copper. This particular metal is the backbone of the world’s power generation infrastructure, which makes it a valued product. The already large demand for it is expected to only increase with time. An example of this heightened need can be seen in the Copper Development Association’s recent press release about the solar industry’s future requirements:
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Rotax Metals, a supplier of high-quality bronze bars and other industrial metals, attended the recently concluded 23rd Annual Wood Boat Show in Mystic, CT. As a leading brass, bronze, and copper supplier, we are very excited to continue working with wooden boat restorers and manufacturers. Our brass, bronze, and copper can be used in several phases of boat construction, including cleats, trim, hardware, rivets, and structural components. (more…)
