2006-10-03 16:48:43 · 10 answers · asked by jennybee 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Brass, usually nickel plated. Some briefcases and luggage keys are aluminum.
2006-10-03 17:01:44 · answer #1 · answered by Kainoa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Keys are usually made from Steel or Brass.
2016-04-11 07:47:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brass, often chrome plated.
Brass is used because:
1. it does not rust.
2. it is easily machined/cut to shape.
3. it is not magnetic.
2006-10-03 16:59:21 · answer #4 · answered by eric.s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Owner of a hardware store says the answer is brass
2006-10-03 16:57:24 · answer #5 · answered by steve g 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
are keys made of galvanized metal??
2016-10-19 13:54:38 · answer #6 · answered by Mitch 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many are made of brass.
2006-10-03 16:56:01 · answer #7 · answered by saucylatina 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
different metals, brass is common.
2016-03-18 11:43:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
FCS=FORGED CAST STEEL
EN8/EN 24
M.S.=MILD STEEL.
ITS ALL DEPENDS UPON THE SERVICE AND LOAD RATING.
(THATS WHY SOME OF THE KEYS ARE LOCKED BY LOCKING DOING DRILLING/TAPPING AND SCREWING.)
2006-10-03 20:44:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
usually steel, mainly becase they dont rust easily, and they are also strong, and dont expand very much due to heat.
2006-10-03 16:52:11 · answer #10 · answered by manu 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋