What are the Bifference between Brass Faucets and Stainless Steel Faucets?

When buying a new faucet, there are three factors to consider: material, function, and style. Next, we will explore the pros and cons of brass and stainless steel Faucets.

Brass is mainly composed of copper and zinc, and sometimes other elements are added to enhance its ductility to meet other needs. Therefore, Brass Faucets may contain trace amounts of lead.

Stainless steel is an alloy composed of iron and metals such as nickel, manganese, and chromium. Among them, chromium is an indispensable part of the rust resistance of stainless steel. Some stainless steel Faucets will also rust if exposed to a corrosive environment for a long time.

It is difficult to determine the type of stainless steel by naked eye observation alone, so we can use stainless steel detection liquid for detection. By observing the color change of the detection liquid, we can determine the type of stainless steel.

In addition, both copper and stainless steel are very durable materials with a service life of more than 10 years.

Finally, brass and stainless steel differ in antibacterial and antiviral properties. The ions in brass have antiviral and antibacterial effects and can kill more than 99.9% of bacteria within two hours. Stainless steel itself does not have antibacterial properties.

In short, both Faucets are very durable, and you can choose a faucet made of your favorite material according to your actual needs.