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1. Brass

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   Mechanical and Electrical Characteristics
   Brass exhibits superior machinability compared to pure copper, largely due to the introduction of zinc disrupting the close-packed hexagonal structure of copper. This disruption facilitates slip planes, reducing the material's tendency to cold-work excessively during turning or [milling operations](/entries/milling-opera…