Identify the composition of brass (basic metallurgy recall) Brass is an alloy of which elements? Choose the correct option.
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Materials
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ACopper and zinc
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BCopper and tin
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CCopper, tin and zinc
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DNone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: Copper and zinc
Explanation
ConceptBrass = copper + zinc. (Copper + tin is bronze; adding zinc and tin together makes other bronzes or special brasses.)
Final AnswerCopper and zinc