A group of alloys consisting of copper and zinc. A typical yellow brass might contain about 67% copper and 33% zinc.
Chemistry
A group of alloys consisting of copper and zinc. A typical yellow brass might contain about 67% copper and 33% zinc.
Chemical Engineering
A yellowish alloy that consists of copper and zinc, and occasionally some other metals. The usual ratio is 2:1 copper to zinc. Brass is used for small bore pipes and some pipe fittings such as valves and couplings.