Material classification of faucets: Common faucet materials in the market today include stainless steel, all plastic, brass, zinc alloy faucets, and other categories

1. Brass

The most common leading material in the market is brass Brass is further divided into H59, H61, H63, and so on. Steel molds are used for gravity casting, with a uniform wall thickness of generally 2.5-3.0 mills The characteristics of brass faucets are that they do not trust, have properties that are effective for water (the advantage is that they contain lead, which is a harsh metal to health. International standards require that the lead content in copper should not exceed 2.5%)

2. Stainless steel

Entering the 21st century, health has gradually become a new theme in modern life This year, due to the fact that stainless steel does not contain lead and is a healthy material that can be implemented into the human body, kitchen and bathroom products mainly make of stainless steel having begun to become popular in Europe and American countries But the price of a real 304 stainless steel faucet is even higher than that of copper

3. Zinc alloy

Low grade materials, zinc alloy has a lower density than copper, and the feel is not as heavy as copper faucets From the inner wall, the surface of zinc alloy is easy to oxidize, and white oxide powder will appear on the surface The strength is multiple inferiors to copper, the service life is not long, and the lead content is high If a faucet is made of zinc alloy, it will only oxidize and rot in 1 to 2 years Nowadays, zinc alloy is mainly used to manufacture the handle of faucets, which is made of zinc alloy die casting and then chrome plated Most faucet handles on the market are made of zinc alloy

4. Engineering plastics

ABS plastic faucets have the characteristics of corrosion resistance, non rusting, lead free, odorless, high pressure resistance, light weight, easy construction, and low price They are a new type of green product that identifies the risk of rust pollution in water quality; The faucet made of refined plastic has a delete design, simple and convenient installation, and meets the national drinking and civil drinking water standards This green product will be a driving force in the faucet industry and should be vigorously promoted

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