Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by composition]
6. inorganic material
7. metal
8. [metal by composition or origin]
9. nonferrous metal
10. [copper and copper alloy]
11. copper alloy
12. brass (alloy)

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Scope note:

One of the standard alloys of brass, containing 70% copper and 30% zinc. It has high ductility and an attractive yellow color, and is used for deep-drawn or spun articles such as lamp bases, horns, and cornets.