Brass

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, widely used for decorative and rpactical purposes.

Properties

Physical & Chemical Properties

Brass is commonly made from a mixture of 80% copper and 20% zinc, making 'red brass', or 70% copper and 30% zinc, making 'yellow brass'. Red brass weighs 545 pounds per cubic foot while yellow brass weighs 530 pounds per cubic foot.

History & Usage

Everyday use

Currency

Some locales use brass for currency, such as in Lungao where a brass scale is made from these, rather than using the mostly normalized copper pieces of the Cetandari Empire.

Mundane Items

Common, everyday items are often made of brass, such as keyrings, pins, lamps, chandeliers, thuribles, ornaments, tools, scales, needles, spyglasses, animal cages, censers, bells, door knockers, candlesticks, water faucets, and barrel spigots. Diningware is often made from brass as a cheaper alternative to pewter or silver, including mugs, steins, tankards, knives, forks, and spoons.

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Table of Contents

Type

Metal

Color

Reddish-yellow

Boiling / Condensation Point

2012°F

Melting / Freezing Point

1700°F