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    Rotary switches

    I got some I guess there called rotary switches I had some that were brass and these are not they are white in color could they be zinc,aluminum or stainless? I'm not sure what it is I did 75 of them and had 4oz in those ideas?


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    Quote Originally Posted by mike1 View Post
    I got some I guess there called rotary switches They are white in color could they be zinc,aluminum or stainless? I'm not sure what it is I did 75 of them and had 4oz in those ideas?
    zinc,aluminum or stainless, none of those metals are good conductors of electricity. Your switches have been plated with silver, have to filed through the plating to see what's underneath. My guess, brass alloy, pure copper is seldom used.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mike1 View Post
    I got some I guess there called rotary switches I had some that were brass and these are not they are white in color could they be zinc,aluminum or stainless? I'm not sure what it is I did 75 of them and had 4oz in those ideas?
    No silver in this alloy.

    Nov 14, 2024 — The high copper content ensures excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, making it versatile for both decorative and functional uses.
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    Waiting on ya, mike1 what did you discover by filing through the surface was it electroplated with silver or is it German silver.

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    Quote Originally Posted by alloy2 View Post
    waiting on ya, mike1 what did you discover by filing through the surface was it electroplated with silver or is it german silver.
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