Comparative study on the machinability of lead-free brass
Lead is a heavy metal which is toxic even at low exposure levels. Although the amount of lead used in industry is steadily declining, it still constitutes a common alloying element for most conventional brass varieties. Today, conventional brasses contain roughly 3 wt % lead. One of the main incentives for using lead as an alloying element is that it has a markedly positive effect on the machinabi
