Question

Name two alloys of copper and write their uses

Answer 1

Brass

Brass is formed out of copper mixed with 45% zinc, a little percentage of lead to provide machinability and tin for strength. Where the zinc component is extra, the strength of the alloy increases. There are mainly three types of copper-zinc alloy- copper zinc alloy, Copper-zinc-tin alloy and copper-zinc-lead alloy.

Bronze

Bronzes are one brazing alloy of coppermade out of amalgamating tin and one of the phosphorous elements- aluminum, nickel, magnesium etc. It is sued for its properties of corrosion resistance, strength etc and generally used for architecture, manufacturing springs, fittings, connectors, terminals etc.

Answer 2

Alloys of copper are bronze and brass.

Uses :

• Bronze :

- The bronze is used for making jewellery and different types of sculptures.

- The bronze is also used for making construction materials.

- The bronze is used for making different parts of different types of musical instruments.

• Brass :

- Brass is used to make metal utensils.

- Brass is used to make metal plumbing equipments.

- Brass is used to make door knobs.

And many more.