Metal Alloy Comparison Guide: Copper, Brass, & Bronze

Selecting the Right Metal Alloys for Your Needs

Choosing the right type of metal for an application is essential for the design and fabrication of high-quality components or products. While copper, brass, and bronze all offer electrical and thermal conductivity, strength, and resistance to corrosion, they have distinct differences that should be considered during the selection process. Important factors to consider when choosing sheet metal include:

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• While all three metals are durable, they differ in flexibility. Pure oxygen-free copper possesses the highest flexibility and ductility, making it excellent for applications needing good conductivity. In contrast, bronze and brass can be better suited for specific machining tasks due to their properties.

• General Utility:

  Brass is often regarded as the most versatile for general applications. It boasts excellent malleability, is relatively inexpensive, and has low-friction properties. This makes it an ideal choice for decorative components, frequently handled items (like doorknobs), and food-grade surfaces that require antibacterial or antimicrobial features.

• For tools and equipment designed for marine environments, a high level of corrosion resistance is crucial. Bronze is particularly well-suited to withstand the corrosive effects of saltwater environments due to its durability and hardness, which enable it to handle the stresses associated with marine applications.

Metal & Alloy Offerings by Sequoia Brass & Copper

At Sequoia Brass & Copper, we offer a diverse array of metals in various forms, including:

• Bars

• Pipes

• Plates

• Rods

• Sheets

• Tubes & tubing

We also provide custom cutting services that meet stringent tolerances of ±0.020 inches, allowing the flexibility needed for diverse applications and specifications.

With over 30 years of experience in sourcing and processing metals, Sequoia Brass & Copper is ISO: certified. Our expertise enables us to procure specialized and hard-to-find copper alloys tailored to meet your unique requirements.

Other Metal Resources by Sequoia Brass & Copper

Our dedicated team at Sequoia Brass & Copper strives to fulfill all your copper, brass, and bronze requirements. We offer several free tools designed to streamline the design and engineering processes, such as:

• The Nonferrous Metals Weight Calculator, which helps you specify the alloy and part requirements for accurate weight calculations per linear foot and total weight.

• Weight Formulas that assist in estimating the weight requirements for your projects.