Alloying Elements in Brass and Uses
All brasses are basically alloys of copper and zinc. There are two main type of brass.
(i) Alpha brass (upto 37% Zn) for cold working.
(ii) Alpha beta brass (33% to 46% Zn) for hot working.

All brasses are basically alloys of copper and zinc. There are two main type of brass.
(i) Alpha brass (upto 37% Zn) for cold working.
(ii) Alpha beta brass (33% to 46% Zn) for hot working.