Anyone with New Brass?

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D Stanley Querfurth

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Old Brass---New Brass---Old Brass

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its aluminium brass alloy Its. I dont know if people call it naval brass

Just found this on Wikipedia:
Aluminium makes brass stronger and more corrosion resistant. Aluminium also causes a highly beneficial hard layer of aluminium oxide (Al2O3) to be formed on the surface that is thin, transparent and self-healing. Tin has a similar effect and finds its use especially in seawater applications (naval brasses). Combinations of iron, aluminium, silicon and manganese make brass wear and tear resistant.
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Naval brass | 59% Copper | 40% Zinc | 1% tin |
Aluminium brass | ? | ? | aluminum | Contains aluminium, which improves its corrosion resistance. It is used for seawater service.

So no naval brass but brass that is used in seawater services... :)
 
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