Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, which is used for decoration for its bright gold color.
It is widely used for door handles, taps and all other kinds of decorative and functional elements. Copper in brass makes it bactericidal and therefore surprisingly excellent choice for bathroom and kitchen fixtures, and all sorts of other decorative elements.
There are many different types of brass. They differ in terms of percentage of copper and zinc, and it gives some differences in its color and appearance. There are several types of brass which are corrosion resistant and are very heavy, and they are used in the marine, applied at the bottom of the boat. Other species are used as imitation gold, because of the similar color.
