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…

Without engines and steering devices, boats cannot move through the water. This vital equipment must work efficiently for recreational and commercial use. However, the metal components used for the engine and as steering for the boat, such as the rudders, outboards, metal struts, stern drives and outboard fittings, can be damaged from the water. Galvanic…