Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Brass" in English language version.
Beware of through hull fittings and tailpipes, or any other component in the assembly, made of TONVAL. This is basically brass and totally unsuitable for use below the waterline due to its tendency to dezincify and disintegrate
The term copper alloy should be searched for full retrievals on objects made of bronze or brass. This is because bronze and brass have at times been used interchangeably in the old documentation, and copper alloy is the Broad Term of both. In addition, the public may refer to certain collections by their popular name, such as 'The Benin Bronzes' most of which are actually made of brass.
... Red brass typically has 5 percent to 10 percent zinc ...
brass – casting, 8400–8700... brass – rolled and drawn, 8430–8730
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