Ingots & Billets

Overview & Composition

Brass ingots are copper-based alloys containing 58-85% copper and 15-40% zinc, with trace amounts of lead and tin. These alloys offer excellent corrosion resistance and antimicrobial properties.

• Copper: 58-85%

• Zinc: 15-40%

• Lead/Tin: Trace amounts

Key Properties

• Excellent corrosion resistance

• Antimicrobial properties

• Good machinability

• Electrical conductivity

• Good thermal conductivity

Applications & Uses

• Plumbing fixtures 

• Musical instruments 

• Decorative hardware 

• Electrical fittings

Overview & Composition

• Aluminium bronzes are copper-based alloys using aluminium as the principal alloying element. They are used for their combination of high strength, excellent corrosion and wear resistance with high resistance to oxidation and good strength at elevated temperatures.

Key Properties

• Composition: Copper-aluminum-iron and copper-aluminum-iron-nickel

• Strength: Comparable to mild steel

• Corrosion Resistance: Excellent, especially to seawater

• Wear Resistance: Exceptional

• Weldability: Good

• Machinability: Good

Applications & Uses

• Marine hardware and propellers

• Pump and valve components

• Heavy-duty bearings

• Machine tool ways

• Seawater handling systems

• Mining equipment

• Chemical processing equipment

• Offshore drilling equipment 

Overview & Composition

• Gunmetal, also called red brass, is a type of bronze alloy composed of copper, tin, lead & zinc. It was formerly used for ordnance but now has various applications in different industries due to its high strength and good thermal conductivity. 

Key Properties

• Composition: 88% copper, 10% tin, 2% zinc (typical)

• Strength: High strength characteristics

• Thermal Conductivity: Good

• Corrosion Resistance: Excellent

• Machinability: Good

• Castability: Excellent

Applications & Uses

• Pump impellers and bodies

• Bearings and bushings

• Valve components

• Marine parts

• Steam fittings

• Gears

• Pressure seal castings

• Hydraulic fittings 

Overview & Composition

• Copper-zinc alloy in cylindrical semi-finished form 

Key Properties

• Uniform composition throughout the cross-section

• High structural integrity for machining

• Excellent hot and cold workability

• Superior pressure tightness

• Good fluidity for casting operations

• Corrosion and wear resistance

Applications & Uses

• Extrusion for rods, tubes, and profiles

• Forging of precision components

• Machining of valve bodies and fittings

• Production of fasteners and hardware

• Automotive components manufacturing

• Plumbing and hydraulic parts

• Electrical connector production

Overview & Composition

• Pure zinc metal (98.5% to 99.995% purity) 

Key Properties

• Excellent corrosion resistance

• Low melting point (419.5°C)

• High galvanising capability

• Good electrical conductivity

• 100% recyclable without property loss

• Density: 7.14 g/cm³

• Bluish-silver metallic appearance

Applications & Uses

• Steel galvanisation (>50% of global use)

• Die-casting for automotive parts

• Battery production (alkaline and zinc-carbon)

• Brass and bronze alloy production

• Zinc oxide manufacturing

• Electroplating operations

• Chemical and pharmaceutical industries