Dan Hintz
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Is Jeweler's Brass a generic name, or is there a specific alloy (or alloys) that "officially" holds the title?
Jeweler's Brass... what alloy?
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Waluy
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Typically speaking Jeweler's Brass is 67% copper and 33% zinc. It's not quite as yellow as yellow brass but is a little bit stronger. I used jeweler's brass quite a bit in my chainmaille projects. Specifically Jeweler's Brass is alloy C226.
BSea
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Is the advantage that it doesn't tarnish?
Dan Hintz
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Awesome! Thanks, Steve 
The alloy I use mimics 14k gold when polished. It does tarnish but takes a lot longer than red or yellow brass.
yort81
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It is Casting Bronze # 342 from United PMR
Dan Hintz
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I ordered some 260 yesterday from McMaster, and it was on my doorstep when I got home today... impressive. It's not the alloy I wanted, but it should be close enough for the test I intend to run (checking a fiber laser's speed) to get me in the ballpark.