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====Applications====
 
====Applications====
 
: Pins in [[Electrical Plug|electrical plugs]], keys, taps, door handles.
 
: Pins in [[Electrical Plug|electrical plugs]], keys, taps, door handles.
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===References===
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====AQA====
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:[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782945962/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782945962&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=476bb5c8d1dfb5c08ac81b6d4d1c98d8 ''Brass, page 286, GCSE Chemistry, CGP, AQA '']

Revision as of 12:09, 28 October 2019

Key Stage 2

Meaning

A picture of a Brass tap.

Brass is a metal.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Brass is a metal made by mixing Copper and Zinc.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Brass is a metal alloy made from Copper and Zinc.

About Brass

Properties

Resistant to corrosion.
Harder than Copper.
Malleable enough to hammer into shape.

Applications

Pins in electrical plugs, keys, taps, door handles.

References

AQA

Brass, page 286, GCSE Chemistry, CGP, AQA