Easy to machine, bend, plated, soldered and braze and has high strength as well. Looks similar to gold when polished, non-sparking, and offers great corrosion resistance. | Applications nuts, bolts, dowels, rivets, valve stems, pump shafts, marine hardware, musical instruments, decorative purposes, fixtures and plumbing, models car ship/boat plane, locks, axels, harwares and other applications where low friction properties are needed. | Brass is a beautiful alloy and can be frequently found in a variety of home, commercial, and industrial applications. Brass can be endlessly recycled without degradation and is often an excellent substitute for copper. | Our brass rod, nonferrous alloy, is a versatile, free cutting, 1/2 hard brass and is the standard of machinability (rated 100%) against which all nonferrous alloys are rated. It's an ideal metal for milling, drilling, tapping, knurling or turning. | Unconditional refund or return within 5 years.