What Is the Price of Brass Per Pound?


The price of brass depends on grade of brass and is between $2 and $3 per pound. Brass is an alloy of zinc and copper; the proportions of zinc and copper can be varied to create a range of brasses with varying properties. It is used for decoration for its bright gold-like appearance; for plumbing and electrical applications; for applications where low friction is required such as locks, gears, bearings, doorknobs, ammunition, and valves; and extensively in musical instruments such as horns and bells for its acoustic properties.
Q&A Related to "What Is the Price of Brass Per Pound?"
On 9/19/2012 the two biggest scrap yards are paying between $1.85 and $2.00. per pound depending on the scrap and weight.
Comex copper is currently at 2.511;
1. Divide the total price of the good by its weight in total pounds. Use the following formula: Total price ÷ weight = price per pound. For instance, $2.75 ÷ 1.20 =
Red Brass solids are going for around $2.50 per lb, old yellow brass is around $1.67 per lb.
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The price of brass is not constant it can vary with time and quality since brass is an alloy of copper and zinc and the proportion can vary. However, in 2008 old yellow brass sold at about 40 pence per pound and red brass solids sold for about 60 pence per pound.
The price of brass per pound depends on the market price for the day. It also depends on the variation of brass that you want to purchase. The average price ranges between is £1.30 to £1.70 per pound.
The price of brass per pound depends on the market price for the day. The average price is $1.30 to $1.70 per pound. There are many variations of brass.