Red Brass
Red brass is a lot less common than yellow brass. It contains about 85% copper, 15% zinc, and a very small amount of tin and lead. The large amount of copper is what gives the brass it's red color. Red brass has been found in sprinkler heads, shut-off valves, and some water pipelines.
Common Examples:
Bearings & Valves
Common Examples:
Bearings & Valves
Tips:
Similar to yellow brass, red brass must be free of steel, iron, aluminum, plastic, and other contaminants when scrapped. Please be aware, there are a lot of metals that look like brass, but in fact are aluminum or steel. In order to avoid this confusion, use a magnet and if the magnet sticks to the material it is NOT brass. Most likely, it is steel. In addition, if the magnet does not stick, use a file to cut into the metal. If you don't have a file, our attendant would be more than happy to assist in this process. If the color is yellow or red and not silver then you have brass.
Similar to yellow brass, red brass must be free of steel, iron, aluminum, plastic, and other contaminants when scrapped. Please be aware, there are a lot of metals that look like brass, but in fact are aluminum or steel. In order to avoid this confusion, use a magnet and if the magnet sticks to the material it is NOT brass. Most likely, it is steel. In addition, if the magnet does not stick, use a file to cut into the metal. If you don't have a file, our attendant would be more than happy to assist in this process. If the color is yellow or red and not silver then you have brass.
