Muntz metal is a copper-zinc alloy invented in the 19th century as a cheaper and lighter alternative to copper. It was popular in the shipping industry and is still used today for bolts and other applications. George Muntz developed the alloy in Birmingham, England, and it was produced by his company until his patent expired […]

Muntz metal is a brass alloy made of copper and zinc, invented in 1832 by George Fredrick Muntz. It was cheaper than copper and became popular in the shipping industry. The alloy is made by smelting copper first and then infusing zinc. It is still used today, especially in bolts, due to its strength and […]