BRONZE is an alloy composed of copper and tin. It is often used for decorative elevator work and trim.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Bronze is often used in statuary, sculpture, and other artistic concepts. It is an excellent metal for mounting hardware, with many available finishes. It is often used for furniture trim on reception desks, conference tables, walls panels, and ceiling panels.
ADVANTAGES
More corrosion resistant than brass
Richer looking due to its slightly red coloring
DISADVANTAGES
More expensive than brass
Can develop a patina (a green film) as a result of long exposure to moist air
Will deteriorate rapidly if exposed to moisture and chlorides or sulfides
Susceptible to "Bronze Disease" caused when chlorides and oxygen combine in a damp environment and then "attack" brass and pewter
