Comparison of Brass & Steel

Discreption	Brass	Steel
Resale Value	Yes	No
Chances of Damaging Furniture	2-5%	50-100%
Corrosion	No	May be
Fitting Accuracy	100%	50-60%
Alloy	Copper + Zinc	Iron
Machining Efficiency	100%	30-40%
Tensile Strength	More	Less
Brittle Quality	Can bear extreme weather conditions	Brittle @ low tempreture
Finish & Colors	Various	No
Usage in Electrial Application	Yes	No
Wear & Tear	No	Yes
Hygienic	Yes	No

Summary

1. Brass & Steel are both Alloys
2. Brass is an excellent thermal & electrical conductor.
3. Steel structure have more fatigue life.
4. Brass ductility is very helpful in making jewelry & decorative products.
5. Brass is hygienic & non-corrosive compared to steel.