High Quality Brass Products
At Métaux Profusion Inc., we offer a wide range of brass products throughout Quebec to help you with your projects. Here are the types of brass most requested by our customers:
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230 (ROUGE) | X | |||||||
260 | X | X | X | |||||
280 (MUNTZ) | X | |||||||
360 | X | X | X | |||||
464 (NAVAL) | X | X | X | X | ||||
485 (NAVAL) | X | X |
1- round | 2a- square | 2b- flat | 3- hexagonal | 4- angle | 5- tube-pipe | 6a-rectangular tube
6b- square tube | 7a- ‘H’ beam | 7b- ‘I’ beam | 7c- ‘T’ beam | 7d- ‘U’ profile | 8- leaf
Brass is a metal alloy that consists primarily of copper and zinc. It may contain other elements such as:
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aluminum
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manganese
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lead
More malleable than bronze and resistant to corrosion when it contains manganese, brass is used in:
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plumbing
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musical instruments
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electronics
Types of Brass
Brass 280 (approximately 60% copper and 40% zinc)
Also called Muntz brass, it:
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resists corrosion very well
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is stronger and more rigid than 230 and 260 brass
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has a golden color
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is both malleable and ductile
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is used in pipes, pumps, fittings, seals, electrical components, decorations and marine applications
Brass 360 (approximately 62% copper, 35% zinc, 2% lead)
Thanks to its lead content, it is a highly machinable material. It is used for:
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screws, nuts and bolts
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pneumatic fittings
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plumbing
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nozzles
Brass 464 (Naval) (approximately 59% copper, 40% zinc, 1% tennesse)
This brass is often used for corrosion resistant applications with good strength and hardness such as:
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propellers
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trees
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rings
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and more
Brass 485 (Naval) (approximately 59% copper, 38% zinc, 1% tennesse, 2% lead)
Due to its lead content, this brass is very machinable. It is used to make:
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marine equipment
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valve stems
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fixings
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condenser tubes
Need Another Type of Material?
If you are looking for another shape or type of material, do not hesitate to call us. Our team will be delighted to help you find the product that best suits your needs.
