Aloha, fun & authoritative answers -- no cost, no registration, no passwords, no popups
(as an eBay Partner & Amazon Affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases)

Where the
world gathers for metal finishing
Q&As since 1989

-----

Is brass or stainless better?

Hi, will anybody know: which metal has better surface finish and corrosion resistance, and why? Either stainless steel or brass. Thanks.

Asmat Ullah Bajwa
mechanical engineer - Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
2004

Both can be mirror polished. Do you need a finish better than that? Both the term 'brass' and the term 'stainless steel' cover wide ranges of alloys, and the corrosion resistance of an alloy depends on the environment it is in, so your question is pretty hard to answer, although stainless is probably more universally corrosion resistant. But make mine out of brass please.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2004

(No "dead threads" here! If this page isn't currently on the Hotline your Q, A, or Comment will restore it)

Q, A, or Comment on THIS thread -or- Start a NEW Thread

Disclaimer: It's not possible to fully diagnose a finishing problem or the hazards of an operation via these pages. All information presented is for general reference and does not represent a professional opinion nor the policy of an author's employer. The internet is largely anonymous & unvetted; some names may be fictitious and some recommendations might be harmful.

If you are seeking a product or service related to metal finishing, please check these Directories: