naval brass

Thân thiện

A ship's propeller is made from durable naval brass.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of copper-zinc alloy containing tin: "naval brass" is a specific alpha-beta brass (a category of copper-zinc alloys) to which tin has been added. This composition makes it highly resistant to corrosion, particularly from seawater.

Usage

• "Naval brass" is an uncountable noun used to refer to the material itself. It is commonly used in marine engineering and manufacturing contexts.
• It is often specified for components exposed to saltwater environments due to its anti-corrosive properties.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The ship's propeller was cast from high-quality naval brass.
  • Due to its excellent resistance to seawater, naval brass is the preferred material for marine hardware like valves and fittings.

Advanced Usage

• The term "Admiralty Metal" is a registered trademark for a specific type or grade of naval brass.
  • The specifications call for Admiralty Metal, a trademarked naval brass.

Variants and Related Words

• Admiralty brass: Another name for this alloy.
• Tobin bronze: A historical term for a similar tin-containing brass used in marine applications.
• Alpha-beta brass: The technical metallurgical classification for the family of brasses to which naval brass belongs.

Synonyms

• Admiralty Metal (trademark)
• Marine brass

Notes

• The key characteristic of naval brass is its addition of tin (typically 1-2%) to a basic brass (copper-zinc) formula, which significantly improves its resistance to dezincification and corrosion in seawater.

Học thuật

Noun

1. alpha-beta brass containing tin; resistant to sea water; Admiralty Metal is a trademark

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Admiralty brass
• Admiralty Metal
• Tobin bronze