Copper Alloys: Alloy Identification
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The Modular Kitchen Challenge:
Old industrial valves appear to be brass or bronze. How do I distinguish them commercially?
Technical Specifications Highlighted:
- Copper Alloys
- Alloy Identification
1 Expert Verified Answers
Scrapster_Expert EXPERT ADVISOR
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Start with manufacturer markings, application, colour of freshly exposed metal and source history. Brass and bronze families can overlap visually, so analytical testing may be justified for significant quantities. More importantly, determine how your buyers classify and price them because technical alloy distinctions matter only when commercially rewarded.