Why some brass is more gold colored?

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  1. hikerduane

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    Making my way thru my Primus 96's and a few are more gold colored than a duller brass. This may not show well on a "AV" dated stove. Getting toward the end after a couple weeks.
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    hikerduane, Mar 17, 2026
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    Can you show a comparison, Duane?
     
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    The gold color is probably due to a higher zinc content than that of the duller brass.

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    Some difference.
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