Corrosion. The effect of corrosion seen on a brass sheet. Brass is an alloy formed by copper and zinc which may also contain lead or iron. Copper is a

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Corrosion. The effect of corrosion seen on a brass sheet. Brass is an alloy formed by copper and zinc which may also contain lead or iron. Copper is a yellow-red metal; it is unattacked in dry air but in moist air containing carbon dioxide (CO2) a green film of basic carbonate forms on its surface.

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Keywords: brass, copper, corrosion, metal, rusting