Materials of Faucets

As one of the busiest fixtures in a house, faucets have brought us so much convenience that it’s hard to imagine the life without a faucet. In the current market, there are a variety of faucets that are made of different materials. These materials include cast iron, titanium alloy, zinc alloy, copper chrome plating, stainless steel chrome plating, aluminum alloy chrome plating, iron chrome plating, plastics, ceramics and other materials.
 
Iron faucets
Iron faucets tend to go rust, and they are difficult to replace and disassemble. The appearance of iron faucets is rough. Such a kind of faucet may not be suitable for winter use because of its strong thermal conductivity.
 
Zinc alloy faucets
It is believed that zinc alloy faucets may cause harm to human health. The surfaces of zinc alloy faucets are likely to be corroded and broken. They are usually made through machine die-casting and sand-casting.
 
Brass faucets
Brass is a kind of faucet material that has been around for decades. Brass faucets are loved by a large number of homeowners. They are durable, corrosion-resistant, heat-resistant, and fire-resistant. Besides, their classic brass color often brings kitchens and bathrooms a vintage feel, a great attract especially for those who want to turn their house into a vintage style. 
 
Ceramic faucets
The faucets made of ceramics, have the advantages of resistance against rust, wear, corrosion, and long durability, etc. The appearance of ceramic faucets is generous, which sets off the high-end atmosphere of the entire space.
 
Stainless steel faucets
Stainless steel faucets do not contain lead, are resistant to acid and alkali, and are not easy to corrode. Their hardness and toughness are more than twice that of copper faucets, but their hardness, toughness and machining are more difficult and costly than copper faucets.
 
Among the various materials of faucets, iron faucets and plastic faucets are much less popular. By contrast, stainless steel faucets and brass faucets are quite popular.

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