In the presence of lubricants the effect of the guide material on friction is overshadowed by the lubricants. 当有润滑剂存在的情况下，导纱杆材料对摩擦的影响则为润滑剂所掩盖。
Commonly used as stem material in pressure-rated valves, silicon bronze has greater resistance to stress corrosion cracking than common brasses. 通常用作额定压力阀门的阀杆材料的硅青铜比普通黄铜具有更好的抗应力腐蚀裂纹的性能。
