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Comparing Nickel And Brass Mesh For Filter Media
Woven wire mesh is known for its robust and versatile nature. Apart from the different types of materials available, they can also vary in terms of mesh opening, weave style and much more. These differences become more pronounced when they are used as a filter media. There are two popular choices in wire mesh for filtration apart from stainless steel, nickel and brass mesh. The properties of these two meshes will be compared below.
Brass Mesh Versus Nickel Mesh
Brass Mesh
Brass mesh is an alloy made of copper and zinc. This amalgamation offers some unique properties to the brass mesh.
- This wire mesh is easy to form and yet it is extremely durable. Therefore, it is not only physically tough, but it can also withstand corrosion to a significant degree.
- The presence of copper in the wire mesh gives it some anti-microbial properties, which can be extremely useful during certain filtration processes.
Nickel Mesh
Nickel is a naturally occurring metal that is tempered with copper, iron, titanium or molybdenum for some specialized applications. Here are some noticeable properties of the nickel wire mesh:
- Much like brass mesh, nickel is also known for a high degree of corrosion resistance.
- The metal is known for its excellent heat resistance properties.
In conclusion, both types of wire mesh fare the same when it comes to corrosion resistance. Beyond that, it is dependent on the specific application. For instance, if the filter would be subjected to high heat, then nickel mesh would be a better choice. However, if a high degree of sanitation is required, such as in the pharmaceutical and food manufacturing industry, then brass mesh is the superior option.
Ferrier Wire And Goods Company Ltd. manufactures wire mesh, including steel mesh, copper, and brass mesh among others. The company also manufactures welded wire mesh, along with textured sheet metal, chicken wire, decorative metal sheets, perforated metal, and more. Contact us today to learn more about our products or to place an order.
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