In metallurgy, brass pertains to the alloy of copper and zinc. In music, it refers to aerophones, or instruments that require the blowing of air to play. However, because many metallic musical instruments are made of the metal brass, brass instruments are often misconstrued as all being made of its namesake metal.Continue Reading
Metals were originally pure elements. When early humans discovered that mixing metals through melting produced stronger, more durable, and corrosion-resistant materials, alloying became a practice. Two of the most commonly alloyed metals are copper and zinc, the combination of which produces brass. Continue Reading
Brass is a kind of metal that has been in use in quite a number of different industries. From well-known, everyday trades such as plumbing, construction, and manufacturing of such varied products as musical instruments, furniture, and display and lighting fixtures; to lesser-known industries such as aviation and naval equipment — all make use of...Continue Reading
Three years after the untimely passing of renowned singer Amy Winehouse, a bronze statue in her likeness was unveiled in Camden, London, to honor her memory. As reported by Camille Banzon in Ecumenical News, the sculptor, Scott Eaton, expressed how he did his best to capture the late singer’s persona:Continue Reading
While humanity has been no stranger to brass since prehistoric times, the last era brass was in fashion was in the 70s. However, as of 2014, Dezeen Magazine reported that the metal is in vogue again:Continue Reading
Brass may seem like something that can only be found in musical instruments or plumbing, but it’s actually a metal in high demand among multiple industries. In an article for Platts.com, Nick Jonson discussed a recent report about this year’s export and import rates which was released by The Copper & Brass Fabricators Council:Continue Reading
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...Continue Reading
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...Continue Reading
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...Continue Reading
