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What is the difference between Steel and Brass?

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M. Delilah

M. Delilah

M. Delilah
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Answered Jun 28, 2020

Steel is an alloy of iron mixed with chromium and nickel. Steel is a very durable, resilient, stronger, and hard metal. Steel is mostly used in construction industries. Steel is a poor conductor of heat and also best for corrosion resistance. Brass, on the other hand, is an alloy of copper with zinc, the amount of zinc usually varies.

The brass is mostly used for decorative purposes because of its close resemblance with gold and also used in the production of musical instruments, bearings, medical instruments because of hygiene and moving parts. Brass also has the ability to bend; it is also used for welding. It is also corrosion resistance, but steel is more resistant to corrosion than brass, and it is also cheaper than brass.

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C. Adlai

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Answered Jun 11, 2020

Steel is a composite of iron, and brass is a copper-zinc mixture. Brass can be molded or fashioned into everything from candlesticks to gold imitating jewelry. Steel is stronger and harder. Steel functions are more commonly used by construction companies and industries. Steel is difficult to cast, and quite challenging to work within small machines.

Brass’s capability with machines is better than for industrial and agricultural, and steel has only 40 to 50 percent proficiency with machines Brass is preferred for industrial and farming purposes. It is a good conductor of heat and energy contrasted to steel. Brass does not rust as quickly, as it is anti-corrosive compared to steel alloys.

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F. Manasseh

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F. Manasseh, Software Developer, B.E (Bachelor of Engineering), Tallahassee, Florida

Answered Jun 09, 2020

Steel is a meld of iron and is a very strong and highly resistant, a characteristic which makes do for its vast usage in construction and manufacturing industries. Its hardness makes it very difficult to bend or cast into smaller shapes and sizes; this explains why it's not very efficient when it comes to working with it in Manches. Steel is cheap, prone to corrosion and frails during extreme weather conditions. Brass is a meld of copper and zinc. It is a flexible metal that has the ability to bend; this makes it easy to make small metal carvings out from it (Jewelry, Candlesticks, etc.).

It can also be used to make valves, bearings and moving parts owing to the fact that it does not break easily. Brass has an advantage over steel when it comes to usage in major life fields. For example, its highly hygienic nature makes it preferable in making medical and surgery equipment; also, it is vastly used in making musical instruments. It is a good conductor and does not rust easily, which explains why it's widely used in agricultural and industrial sectors.

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