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Old February 7, 2012, 11:56 AM   #2
serf 'rett
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Cartridge brass is roughly 70% copper and 30% zinc, IIRC. Exposure to acid can leach (dissolve) the zinc out of the brass, leaving the copper. I think this is the most common cause of the pink coloring.
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