I am looking for the procedure for producing a brass-coated penny.

Subject: I am looking for the procedure for producing a brass-coated penny.

Date: Sun Feb 27 23:29:14 2000
Posted by Ray VanderLeest
Grade level: 7-9 School: Academy Charter School
City: Castle Rock State/Province: Colorado Country: USA
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 951715754.Ch

Message:


It involves first creating a zinc coat on the penny and then heating the 
penny to produce the brass coat.  Thank you for your help.

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