Muntz Metal Sheet

Both Muntz metal and naval brass are copper alloys commonly used in sheet metal production. With a beautiful golden or yellow color, these metals offer unique traits and a distinctive appearance that is highly favored in many applications, particularly for architectural projects and interior design. 

At Polished Metals, we offer both Muntz metal and naval brass in sheet form, cut and polished to a variety of forms and finishes. Our in-house metal finishing facility enables our team to complete high-volume metal finishing projects on time and with limited overhead, while our experienced team ensures superb quality every time.

satin finish muntz metal sheet on an elevator

About Muntz and Naval Brass

While Muntz and naval brass are distinct metals, they are often grouped together. This is because together they represent some of the most common copper alloys—that is, a combination of copper and another metal, in this case zinc.

Muntz metal comprises 60% copper and 40% zinc, along with traces of iron. Naval brass, on the other hand, typically includes 60% copper, around 39% zinc, and 1% tin. Naval brass may also include trace amounts of lead. 

Muntz Metal & Naval Brass Sheet Applications

While Muntz and naval brass can be produced in a wide variety of forms, both of these alloys are most commonly seen as a metal sheet or plate. Muntz metal was originally intended for maritime use (such as for ship hulls), though naval brass—as its name suggests—later usurped Muntz for this application. 

Some of the industries where Muntz and naval brass sheet metal are most popular include:

  • Shipping/Maritime – With excellent corrosion resistance, durability, and affordability, Muntz—and later naval brass—saw a large amount of use for the protective hulls of ships, as well as marine buildings such as piers. 
  • Architecture – These days, Muntz and naval brass sheets and plates are more commonly used for their aesthetic appeal, rather than strictly for their functional properties. It’s easy to see why: the golden-yellow color of these metals creates a striking appearance that stands out from the typical grays and silvers of most concrete and metal structures. However, the functional properties still help, as Muntz and naval brass both see effective use for architectural projects located near the coast.
  • Design – Muntz and naval brass are also popular inside of buildings. While typically this involves plates rather than sheet metal, both Muntz and naval brass can frequently be seen within elevators and on other interior fixtures. 

Your Top Choice for Muntz Metal Sheet Finishing

With a 50,000 square foot facility at our disposal, Polished Metals has provided premier in-house metal finishing and polishing services for more than 40 years. We provide consistent quality on all metal types, finishes, and products, including superior Muntz and naval brass products serving a broad range of use cases. 

The variety of metal types, products, and finishes we provide is broad, but all industries and companies differ in their unique needs. In addition to our listed mirror finishes, we can also produce custom finishes and, in many cases, match a sample metal finish provided to our team. If you have any questions about a particular finish for your Muntz or naval brass product, please reach out to us!

Testimonials

“Plain and simple, we could not do what we do nearly as well without the consistent quality and support that we get from the entire team at Polished Metals Ltd. Your metal is top-notch, and the service that we get from David and Mary is even better! Our team has always enjoyed working with you guys, and we look forward to continuing our relationship for years to come.”

Architecture and Design

“I have worked with Polished Metals periodically throughout my 18 year carrier in the custom metal fabrication industry. They have been a consistent, reliable vendor for me both in regards to informational needs and as a product supplier. Quotes are often required to be turned around by me very quickly and Bob Gunther at Polished Metals sends me pricing and lead-times extremely fast. Our product arrives when we are told it will and if there are any delays (which does not happen often) we are informed ahead of time, which is appreciated. Product arrives undamaged and is of good quality 99% of the time and when there is an issue with damage or defects Polished Metals responds quickly and makes things right quickly. I highly suggest using Polished Metals for your quality metal needs.”

Architecture and Design

“Mary, It has been a pleasure working with you over several years. A fabricator is only as good as his suppliers, that is why we worked with you. You are one of the best in the industry.”

Architecture and Design

“When it comes to metal companies there are loads of companies that talk a good game, but Jay Isherwood from Polished Metals helps you make it happen. Polished Metals has offered us a great service with unparalleled consistency and amazing quality control. He has given us the confidence we needed to make an accurate timetable with our clients and each time, delivered as promised. Looking forward to the next project and working together again, thank you.”

Architecture and Design

“Our company produces and installs complex high-end projects in New York City. Procuring the materials for projects like the Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards can be extremely involved. Polished Metals exceeded our requirements for all our architectural metal needs on this and many other demanding NYC projects. Over the years they have provided everything from raw material to complex fabricated components for our installations. The key to our relationship has been outstanding communication and trust. As anyone in the construction industry knows things can change in an instant, how a company responds to those changes is critical. Mary and the whole team at Polished Metals have shown that they not only respond but have come through for us time and again.”

Architecture and Design

“Working with Polished Metals is always a pleasurable and exceptionally professional experience. Their range of capability is nearly limitless and in the fabrication industry they are extremely helpful in making sure a top quality product is delivered every single time. The sales team is nothing short of professional, they are very knowledgeable of the industry and they deliver top shelf service every time. Material range is everything we could need and they are surely a top choice when it comes to purchasing material for a project, large or small. If you want a top quality product and an enjoyable experience in receiving it, choose Polished Metals!”

Architecture and Design

“Polished Metals has been a Preferred Vendor of ours for over a decade. Our corporate philosophy dictates that we have Alternate or Secondary Supplier for all product, with the exception of #8 Mirror Polished Stainless Steel. We’ve tried to qualify other suppliers to no avail, as none of them can compete in any of the critical categories. The Customer Support provided by Bob Gunther cannot be replicated, pricing is fair, delivery is always on-time and quality is fantastic. As the Corporate Purchasing Manager for the last 7 years, not once have I had a negative experience with Polished Metals. I can’t say enough good things about them.”

Architecture and Design

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