Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc ratios can be varied. Composition affects the mechanical characteristics, the fusibilidad, and the ability to shape by casting, forging, stamping and machining. Cold ingots obtained can be transformed into sheets of different thickness, cut into strips or rods could stretch to manufacture wires.

It is used for decoration because of its similar appearance to the brightness of gold, for applications where low friction is required such as locks, valves, etc..

For plumbing and electrical applications and extensively in musical instruments such as trumpets and bells, plus low-cost meals for their acoustic properties. Other applications of the brass covering the most diverse fields, from the weapons, boiler making, welding, fabrication of wires, tubes, condenser and electrical terminals.

Since it is attacked by salt water, is also used in the construction of boats, fishing equipment and marine.