coppertozinc
Copper-to-zinc, in metallurgical terms, refers to the proportion of copper to zinc in a copper-zinc alloy. The most well-known example of this class is brass, a family of alloys where zinc is the primary alloying element. The zinc content influences color, strength, ductility, electrical conductivity, and corrosion resistance.
Varying the copper-to-zinc ratio changes properties in systematic ways. Increasing zinc content generally raises strength and
Common brass compositions range roughly from 5% to 45% zinc by weight, with the remainder copper. At
Applications of copper-to-zinc alloys span plumbing fittings, architectural hardware, electrical components, musical instruments, and decorative items.