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. (more…)
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 this metal. One has to ask the question, “What makes brass stand out from other kinds of metal”? (more…)
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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