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Aluminum brass is an alloy composed of approximately 76% copper, 22% zinc, and 2% aluminum. Brass itself is an alloy of copper and zinc, known for its hardness and workability.12

Aluminum brass is a type of brass that includes aluminum as an additive. These additions, along with other elements like tin, can improve properties such as strength and resistance to corrosion, particularly in seawater where standard brass might fail. Aluminum brass offers strength and corrosion resistance where other brasses might not suffice.23

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