The Bronze Age began around 3000 BC when early man started to work heavily with metals, particularly bronze. Stone tools and weapons soon gave way to newer, stronger bronze variations. During this time period, bronze was the strongest metal in widespread use. The discovery of bronze allowed societies to created harder, more durable versions of tools and weapons previously made from stone or other less than ideal materials. Initially, bronze was made by alloying copper with arsenic, but over time arsenic would be replaced with an easier to work with and less toxic ingredient; tin.This era is also characterized by early features of urban civilization such as a rise in nations and early writing systems. Many key technological advances occurred during this era, including the wheel and rope. At the time, bronze was mainly used to make bladed weapons, armor, building material and tools. Today, bronze is used to make anything from coins to turbines (insert joke about 3rd place medals here) and even.... (You guessed it!) Flanges!! Bronze flanges are utilized in many industries, such as aerospace, petrochemical, nuclear, medical, and other industrial applications. If you are looking for a bronze or even copper alloy flange, pleasereach out to our sales team and we would be more than happy to discuss price and lead time peryour order requirements.
