Brass Yes.
Copper plating over steel???

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris S." <mrpolak@YAHOO.COM>
Date: Sunday, February 13, 2005 11:41 pm
Subject: Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust Fasteners

> > Of all the things to protect hardware in a hot corrosive
> > environment,
> > copper! Think about it.
>
> Sorry Dennis.  Copper alloy, or brass, exhaust nuts are widely
> known and used.  They do not seize, are highly resistant to
> rust, actually handle high temperatures well and are used on
> airplane exhausts, but they are one-time use only.  They are
> better than steel, although not as hard.
>
>
>
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> Chris S.
>
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