Such are the general conditions which should be followed in making alloys. Copper melts at 1920 Fah. ; zinc at 700 Fah. ; lead at 590 Fah. ; tin at 450 Fah. ; cast-iron at 2100 Fah. A dull red ...

For example, brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. It is stronger than copper or zinc alone. Copper and zinc atoms are different sizes. This distorts the regular lattice structure in brass ...

used for plumbing parts and electrical cable Brass Non-ferrous metal that is gold coloured and darkens when oxidised with age An alloy of copper and zinc, can be cast and machined, used for ...