Many of the metals used in applications are the combinations of several different types of materials. The reason for this is quite simple. Many pure metals have the unique properties we need in certain types of applications. Such as in the case of copper, this metal offers excellent corrosion resistance in saltwater environments. It also…

The U.S. Geological Survey says that prices for such base metals as copper, tin, nickel, and zinc mostly depend on supply, demand, the economy, and very often, politics. For instance, prices might rise because of a new tariff that affects all commodities, or they may fall because of economic conditions that reduce production demand for…

When out for a walk by a church or watching a marching band in a parade, you may have listened to the deep ringing tones of a bell or strikes against a cymbal. Such melodious vibrating sounds are created due to the specific type of metal that is used. Bell metals have been around for…

Brass and bronze has long been used in the art casting and jewelry manufacturing industries. Brass alloys have excellent fluidity and malleability, while bronze alloys are very hard and brittle with low melting points. While we often think of these alloys as having colors ranging from brown to gold or red, there are also white…