[modeleng] Re: Identifying Bronze

Brass will turn with swarf made up of sharp little 'needles'.   Phosphor 
bronze will produce curls of swarf similar to mild steel.

Cheers!   Hubert

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Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 11:37 AM
Subject: [modeleng] Identifying Bronze


> Dear All,
>
>         Does anyone know a test to differentiate Bronze from Brass?
> I've picked up odd bar ends from the scrap man and car boot sales and
> I want to avoid making steam fittings from brass. I know bronze is
> redder, but I have some bits that aren't quite yellow or red. A search
> on the internet only reveals how to tell whether an antique statue is a
> copper alloy or iron - I don't think the magnet test is appropriate
> here!
>
> Thanks, Andy
>
>
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