Brief Comparence of Different Material of Faucet

  According to various leading companies, faucet material with iron casting, plastic, zinc-alloy, ceramic, brass, stainless-steel and other materials have appeared in global market. The most commonly used faucets in daily life are mainly brass, zinc-alloy, ceramic and stainless-steel.

1. Iron casting faucets have been gradually eliminated

2. Plastic faucets are mainly used in relatively special fields. 

3. Zinc alloy faucet might cause harm to people's life and health, and has been abandoned by people who enjoy a healthy life. 

4. Although the advantages of ceramic and stainless-steel faucets are very obvious, their prices are relatively high, and their processing and production are more difficult. Therefore, the types and quantities of products are small. 

5. Brass faucets are currently occupying the market. The brass faucet is made of all copper, and its surface is chrome-plated, and its gloss, anti-wear and anti-corrosion properties are very good. The quality of brass faucets is mainly distinguished by its copper content and craftsmanship. The higher content of the copper, the higher the density and the heavier the weight. Therefore, weight is one of the criteria for consumers to identify the quality of the faucet. Meanwhile, the also have disadvantages of brass faucet. First, the color of pure brass faucet itself is yellow, and its surface will have a silver-gray electroplating layer. If the electroplating layer is not processed properly, it will easily fall off after a long time of use. Second, the brass mateial might have lead which may have harm to human body, normally the global standard requirement of brass material is H59-brass.

In all, each material of faucet has their application. But brass faucet is the most popular one.