.:Some info about Brass:.

ADVANTAGES OF BRASS

The use of brass provides an excellent, high class look. The advantages of brass for architectural applications include its excellent corrosive resistance, and it’s joining, plating, polishing and finishing characteristics. Brass is easily machined. 

  DISADVANTAGES OF BRASS

Brass requires a good deal of maintenance since it is prone to a blackish tarnish. The biggest challenge to upkeep most metals, including brass, is the removal and inhibition of tarnish. All substances, especially metals, oxidize when exposed to the air.