What is brass?
Brass is a combination or alloy made primarily of the metals copper and zinc. Depending on how much of each metal is present in the mixture, the brass will have a different color and different qualities. The products we carry are primarily sand cast, though brass can also be forged, stamped, cast, worked, or die-cut. Solid brass is strong due to its ideal balance of robustness and flexibility. Brass is a better electrical conductor. Because it uses copper, it has excellent thermal conductivity. It is often used for plumbing, valves, and fasteners in engines and also used in jewelry and musical instruments. Nickel plating is applied to brass to prevent tarnishing, to harden the product’s surface, and for ornamental purposes.
Brass metal is utilized for conveying hot or cold water within industrial or residential systems and for petroleum products because of its high anti-corrosive property. Brass’ tensile strength exceeds that of carbon steel as well. Brass’s durability makes threaded parts more durable.
What is stainless steel?
Iron, carbon, and chromium are the main elements of the alloy stainless steel. Although sturdy and useful, it doesn’t have the same aesthetic appeal as solid brass. Stainless steel works well for tools and industrial applications such as appliances, surgical uses, and machine parts because of its strength and resistance to corrosion. Steel doesn’t conduct heat well. It can break under freezing temperatures. It is best used in construction applications. To create stainless steel, steel is chrome-plated.
Difference between brass and stainless steel
| STAINLESS STEEL | BRASS | ||
| It is an alloy of 99% of iron, 1% carbon, and chromium | It is an alloy of 70% copper and 30% zinc | ||
| Although adding chromium to steel significantly improves its capacity to resist rust, it is still somewhat prone to corrosion. | It is more corrosion resistant | ||
| It has a melting point of 2750 F (1510 C) | It has a melting point of 1700 F (927 C) | ||
| It is in shades of grey or silver | It has a larger selection of colors. It can be silver, grey, brown, gold, or orange | ||
| In rushing water, stainless steel will endure longer. | Brass is less durable against flowing water than steel because it is softer. | ||
| Steel is a rigid material | Brass has high ductility | ||
| The cost of manufacturing is cheap | The cost of manufacturing is expensive as it involves the mining of two different metals | ||
| It has higher durability | It has less durability because it won’t corrode fast as steel | ||
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