Brass and bronze pipe and pipe fittings transport air, drinking water, flammable gases, slurries, and chemicals in plumbing applications for residential and commercial buildings. Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, is strong, highly conductive, maintains machineability at high temperatures, and resists corrosion from water, heat, acids, minerals, and peaty soils. Brass, a bright gold color, is compatible with stainless steel, copper, or zinc piping. Bronze, also known as red brass, is a metal alloy of copper and tin. Bronze resists corrosion from saltwater and has higher heat and electric conductivity than most metals. Pipe and pipe fittings come in a variety of sizes and shapes.