Bronze is a combination of copper and tin. This is the reason why it is prone to developing an undesirable coating in time. While some may find this darker, sometimes greenish patina charming and a true testament of history and use, others may prefer the original look of bronze: shiny, polished and flawless. If you are in the latter team, then you will be pleased to know that one of the main reasons why bronze is a popular metal is that you don’t have to exert a lot of effort cleaning it.
Denoted by international standards as Copper Alloy 356, brass is recognized in many industries for its multitude of functions. It is comprised of about 62% copper, 36% zinc, and smaller amounts of lead. Unlike other metals, brass exhibits a rich brown hue that makes it an ideal material for decorations and more.
In the mid-1800’s Englishman Frederick Muntz pioneered an alloying procedure that developed a metal that is more resistant to marine environments. Now recognized as Muntz Metal, this variant is denoted by modern international standards as Alloy C280. The composition of this metal is 60% copper and 40% zinc, with slight traces of iron.
