Failure mechanisms of brass components
Kaunisto, Tuija (2010)
WANDER Nordic Water and Materials Institute
2010
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Brasses are most commonly used copper alloys that are widely used in valves and taps. Corrosion resistance of brasses is usually good also in water installations, but in non-optimal operating conditions the service life may decrease due corrosion. The common corrosion failure mechanisms of brass components are dezincification, stress-corrosion cracking and corrosion fatigue.