Percentage of copper in brass
Determining the percentage of copper in brass using redox reactions and a titration. Brass objects have been found dating back as far as 5000 BCE. Brass has many different uses, for example, musical instruments, utility objects such as door handles, coinage and as a decorative substitute for gold. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, however the exact composition can vary. Most types of brass contain about 60-70%...