Which Materials Are Good Faucet Materials

Brass is the most common material for bathroom shower faucets. It is processed by international standard H59 or H62 copper. The casting adopts a steel mold for gravity casting. The wall thickness is uniform, generally 2.5 to 3.0 mm. The characteristics of brass faucets are not Rusty and durable, with anti-oxidation, bactericidal effect on water,

Stainless steel is an internationally recognized healthy material that can be implanted into the human body. Due to its high hardness and strong flexibility, it is difficult to manufacture and process. The price of a real 304 stainless steel faucet is higher than that of the same material.

Zinc alloy, the density of zinc alloy is lower than that of copper, the handle is not as heavy as that of the copper faucet, the strength is much worse than that of copper, the service life is not long, and the lead content is high. Now zinc alloy is mainly used to make faucet handles

Chromium plating is the most common processing method for faucets on the market. Each has a strong passivation ability, is not easy to change in a humid environment, and can maintain the surface luster for a long time. Chrome-plated faucets are also a relatively common type of household faucet.

In addition, when choosing, pay attention to the material of the inner tube of the water inlet hose of the faucet. The EPDM outer tube is braided with stainless steel wire, the nut is made of copper or stainless steel, and the thicker the sleeve and inner wall of the joint, the better.