Combining two or more different substances produces what is known in Chemistry as a mixture. Depending on the properties of each constituent of the mixture, the desired product, and various other factors, the process may involve more than just stirring or kneading. Mixing metals, for instance, naturally involves smelting and annealing since metals are hard solid, and this is the most efficient way to produce another metal.
You see a lot of them in your home—under your bed, above the windows, along the stairway, and even around some of your furniture. Tubes play an important role in your home’s aesthetics and functionality. But have you ever wondered how such useful structural and decorative elements are made? Here’s a glimpse of the tube manufacturing process.
Brass is among the few metals that are easy to work and mix with other metals. Made by combining copper and zinc, it is essentially an alloy, but other metals can still be added to the mixture to form variations of it. Each brass variant possesses unique qualities that are needed for highly specific applications.
