Brass is a copper-zinc alloy, whereas bronze is a copper-tin alloy. Brass is stronger than copper and has a higher malleability then either copper and zinc. Brass is also a good conductor of heat, has excellent acoustic properties and is generally resistant to corrosion in salt water. Brass is commonly rolled and extruded; however, these processes also work harden and can be quanitified by metallographic analysis.
SECTIONING
MAXCUT Abrasive blade (Cat. No. MAX-C or MAX-I series)
MOUNTING
Compression Mounting with Phenolic, Epoxy or Diallyl Phthalate compression mounting resins
POLISHING
Abrasive/surface |
Lubricant |
Force/ sample |
Speed |
Time |
P220 grit ALO paper |
Water |
5-10 lbs |
100/100 rpm |
Until plane |
1 um DIAMAT diamond on ATLANTIS polishing pad |
DIALUBE Purple Extender |
5-10 lbs |
100/100 rpm |
2 minutes |
0.05 um Nanometer alumina on NAPPAD polishing pad |
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5-10 lbs |
100/100 rpm |
1 minute |
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70-30 Brass, 200X (B.F.), Etchant H2O2 / NH4OH |
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70-30 Brass cold rolled, 200X (B.F.), |
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| 70-30 Brass deep rolled, 200X (B.F.), Etchant H2O2 / NH4OH |