Metal Notes
Short technical and purchasing notes for buyers comparing aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel and copper alloy stock.
Only iron, nickel, and cobalt alloys are strongly magnetic. See why aluminum, copper, and 18/10 stainless steel are non-magnetic, and how to use a magnet test.
Canadian aluminum buyers often pick the cheapest local quote, but delivery delays and alloy gaps inflate total cost. We show what to compare before ordering.
Bronze is made of copper and tin, not copper and zinc. Learn why that two-metal basis drives wear, corrosion, and machining trade-offs before you order.
Not all brass tees are the same. Match the alloy to your media, pressure, and installation before comparing prices. Choose C36000 for machining, bronze for corrosion.
In Canada's aluminium market, spec mismatch—not price—is the real risk. Learn how to match alloy, processing, and supplier lead time with a 3-question rule.
Bronze is a copper-tin alloy, not a single metal. Learn what metals make up bronze and how to choose the right grade for bearings and marine parts.
Which metals stick to a magnet? Iron, nickel, and cobalt do; aluminum, copper, brass, and bronze don't. Stainless steel depends on its crystal structure—learn the quick test.
Bronze is copper and tin, plus optional elements like aluminum. Learn what metals make up bronze and how to choose the right grade for your application.
Only iron, nickel, cobalt, and their alloys stick to a magnet. Learn which stainless steels are magnetic and which common metals are not, plus how to test.
Canadian buyers who treat 6061 as universal alloy and price as only variable face corrosion failures; 5052, coated aluminum, and 2-3 day lead time lower lifecycle cost.