| Title | पीतल फिटिंग - Pītal Fiting (Brass Fixtures)पीतल फिटिंग Pītal Fiting |
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| Description | Pītal Fiting (Brass Fixtures) are fittings made of brass, an alloy of copper (Tāmra) and zinc (Jasta). Brass has a density of 8.4-8.73 g/cm³ and is used for door handles, hinges, and decorative elements in temples due to its corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal. |
| Tags | Brass Fittings Metal Temple Door Decorative |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-602757326-20-11-25-PX |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/brass-fixtures |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/brass-fixtures |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Metal Alloy |
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| Regions | Pan-Indian |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Modern |
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| Sources | Metal workshops specific geographic sources |
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| Properties | Density: 8.4-8.73 g/cm³ Melting point: 900-940 °C Corrosion resistance Electrical conductivity |
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| Uses | Door handles Hinges Decorative elements Lighting fixtures |
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| Materials | ताम्र - Tāmra (Copper) जस्ता - Jasta (Zinc) |
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| Styles | Dravidian architecture style Nagara architecture style Vesara architecture style |
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| Categories | Temple Doors Fittings |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Vishwakarma Prakash | Treatise | Traditional crafts |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Hindu Temple Society North America Flushing | Secondary | 100% |