How to maintain copper jewelry and keep it looking clean

If you have a copper ware at home, after it has been idle for a period of time, we will suddenly find that the surface of the copper ware is covered with a layer of green spots. These seemingly inconspicuous green spots are actually brass rust.

Brass rust, also known as copper rust, is a common chemical substance. Its main component is basic copper carbonate, which is generally formed on the periphery of copper ware. When exposed to the air for a long time, copper will react with oxygen and carbon dioxide in the air to produce brass rust.

Under normal circumstances, brass rust is mostly fine powder crystals, with a green appearance and a yellowish or light green interior, and has its own metallic luster. Although it is a product of chemical reaction, brass rust is not useless. It covers the surface of copper ware, better protects the copper ware, prevents the copper ware from continuing to oxidize, and thus improves its corrosion resistance. The copper ware can be used for another 100 years after protection! This is why most of the common antiques are copper products.

All the handicrafts produced by BGcopper are purely handmade and carefully carved by professional technicians. The designer puts his heart and soul (and his thinning hair) into creating each new product. As the main product series, our brass products are mainly made of bronze, copper and brass, which ensures durability and is more gorgeous.

FAQS
How to delay the formation of brass rust?
Place the copper products in a dry place and wipe them with a dry cloth.

How to remove brass rust to make the product look cleaner?
When the brass rusts more, you can brush it with a small brush several times, then wash the product with clean water and wipe it dry. When the brass rusts more, you can use a brush with toothpaste or use metal polishing paste.

Is brass rust toxic? What should I do if I eat it by mistake?
Brass rust is weakly toxic and should not be eaten. Ingesting a trace amount by mistake has no effect on health, but it is recommended to go to the hospital for relevant examinations.

I like brass rust very much, how can it be produced quickly?

The easiest way is to put the item in a humid place and let it come into contact with more carbon dioxide in humid air.

I have a brass item, can it get brass rust?

Brass is also a type of copper, so it is absolutely fine to get brass rust.

As a chemical substance, brass rust is completely natural, so don't be surprised! In addition, brass rust can also help protect our copper items, just like putting armor on copper items. It's cool and there's no harm to us, right?