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Common Things Made of Brass and Other Useful Facts You Should Know

Statistics show that North America consumes around 2 million tons of copper each year. About 42 percent of that goes to brass mills. That’s almost 1 million tons of brass distributed across the U.S. and Canada annually for a wide variety of applications. Do you have an idea where all of that brass goes?

Most people are unaware of these statistics because they only encounter brass as finished products and not raw. In most cases, they can’t even identify brass from the different metals they come across. Let’s face it; metal production and processing aren’t common knowledge.

However, it pays to know a thing or two about brass. For instance, knowing the brass’s composition and properties allows you to identify the practical applications it is are suitable for. After all, using the wrong metal in any project may pose some risks. In this article, you will learn the basic properties of brass, a shortlist of things made out of brass, and the best place to purchase brass sheets, bars, and other supplies. Read more from this blog: https://rotaxmetals.net/things-made-of-brass/