composition and characteristics Bell metal, characterized by its sonorous quality when struck, is a bronze with a high tin content of 20–25 percent. Statuary bronze, with a tin content of less than 10 percent and an admixture of zinc and lead, is technically a brass. Which is known as bellRead More →
The French horn (since the 1930s known simply as the “horn” in professional music circles) is a brass instrument made of tubing wrapped into a coil with a flared bell. The double horn in F/B♭ (technically a variety of German horn) is the horn most often used by players inRead More →
Bronze and brass are durable, easy to clean, and will last for decades with proper care. They are great options for beautiful and affordable jewelry. One thing to keep in mind, the copper content of these metals can oxidize in combination with skin oils, creating a greenish layer of copperRead More →
For electronic devices, 3 major types of soldering fluxes are widely used: rosin-core flux (RF), mildly activated rosin (RMA), and water-soluble flux (WSF). In terms of electrical soldering, you should check the compatibility of the flux product with the metals used in your devices. What type of flux is requiredRead More →
All brasses, which includes Gilding Metal, can be silver soldered, MIG and TIG welded successfully. … Phosphor Bronze, copper/tin alloys such as PB2, can be readily brazed or welded. Gas welding of brass is not recommended as the zinc will tend to vaporise causing fumes (zinc oxide) and porosity. CanRead More →
James “Jim” Brass was a homicide detective for the Las Vegas Police Department. He often worked closely with the night shift team at the Las Vegas Crime Lab. Brass left the show at season 14 finale, “Dead In His Tracks”, and returned for the series finale “Immortality”. Why did SophiaRead More →