Brass is a metal alloy primarily composed of copper and zinc. However, other metals—such as iron, aluminum, silicon, and manganese—are also mixed in to produce different properties and color variations. For instance, a high zinc content leads to increased strength and ductility, while the inclusion of manganese results in enhanced corrosion resistance. selection of sheet, plate, bar, tube, wire, extrusion and composites across a wide variety of industries and markets.
Basic brass is 33% zinc with 67% copper but these levels can vary considerably.
Lead is sometimes added to improve machinability.
Brass is noted for its high levels of corrosion resistance, it is highly machinable and easy to form into different designs. It is also known for its conductivity, toughness to extreme temperatures, spark resistance and low magnetic permeability