Question

What are the constituents of brass?

Answer 1

Alloy:

• An alloy is a substance that is formed by the combination of more than one metal.
• Alloys can also be formed from combinations of metals and other elements.
• Examples of alloys are brass, steel, and bronze.

Constituents of brass:

• Brass is an alloy of two metals that are Copper $\left(66\%\right)$ and Zinc $\left(34\%\right)$.
• The proportions of these two metals can be changed to achieve varying mechanical and electrical properties.