To begin with the phenomenon and characteristics of dezincification of brass, the review is made on the mechanisms, prevention and influence factors of dezincification.

• 从黄铜脱锌的现象、特征及其影响因素出发，对黄铜脱锌的优先溶解机制、溶解-再沉积机制、双空位机制和渗流机制等进行了描述。