Further Properties of Brass

• Conductivity

  • Electrical
  • Thermal

• Non sparking

• Attractive colours

• Strength at cryogenic temperatures

• Wear Resistance

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The presence of lead in brass has a lubricating effect that gives good low friction and wear properties that are utilised in pinions and instrumentation and clock gears. The addition of silicon in special brasses make them ideal for use in heavy duty bearings.