alpha-beta brass

Definitions of alpha-beta brass
  1. noun
    a brass that has more zinc and is stronger than alpha brass; used in making castings and hot-worked products
    synonyms: Muntz metal, yellow metal
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    types:
    high-strength brass, manganese bronze
    a brass with from 1-4% manganese to harden it
    Admiralty Metal, Admiralty brass, Tobin bronze, naval brass
    alpha-beta brass containing tin; resistant to sea water; Admiralty Metal is a trademark
    type of:
    brass
    an alloy of copper and zinc
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