Is it Brass or Bronze

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30 April 2019 at 18:38 #407212
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I have inherited some bars of copper alloy. I think it may be bronze as the guy used to restore motorbikes.

Is there any DIY way to tell the difference between brass and bronze?
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30 April 2019 at 18:38 #9645
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30 April 2019 at 18:44 #407213
Thor 🇳🇴
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It has been discussed before,

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Another link.

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30 April 2019 at 18:48 #407215
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Opps, didn't even think of searching for a thread, thanks Thor
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Is it Brass or Bronze

Is it Brass or Bronze

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