Alloy Standards |
C11000 (ASTM B111/ASME SB111: ETP Copper, 99.9% Cu),
C12200 (ASTM B43: Leaded Phosphor Bronze, ~0.02% P, 0.05-0.20% Pb),
C12000 (ASTM B43: Phosphorus Deoxidized Copper, ~0.015-0.04% P) |
Material Type |
C11000: Electrolytic Tough-Pitch (ETP) Copper
C12200/C12000: Phosphor Bronze/Deoxidized Copper |
Manufacturing Type |
Seamless (C11000/C12000) or Welded (C12200, where applicable) |
Temper |
Annealed (O60), Half-Hard (H02), Hard (H04) for C11000;
As-Drawn (M10), Annealed (M20) for C12200/C12000 |
Diameter Range |
1/8"-6" (3 mm-150 mm) for tubes;
1/4"-4" (NPS 6-NPS 100) for fittings |
Wall Thickness |
0.010"-0.250" (0.25 mm-6.35 mm) for tubes;
Schedule 10-Schedule 80 for fittings |
End Finish |
Plain End, Flared (for C11000 plumbing), Beveled (for C12200 industrial) |
Connection Type |
Compression fittings (C11000), Soldered/Joint (C11000), Threaded (NPT/BSPT for C12200), Butt-Welded (C12000) |
Corrosion Resistance |
C11000: Excellent in water/atmosphere;
C12200: Resistant to dezincification;
C12000: Good for non-oxidizing acids |
Thermal Conductivity |
C11000: ~386 W/m·K (high thermal efficiency);
C12200/C12000: ~330 W/m·K |
Certification |
ASTM B88 (C11000 tubing), NSF/ANSI 61 (potable water compliance), CE |
Testing |
Hydraulic pressure test (100-200 psi for tubing), Eddy current inspection |
Surface Treatment |
Bright annealed (BA), Oxidized, Electropolished (for C11000 decorative use) |
Application |
C11000: Potable water systems, HVAC;
C12200: Valves, marine hardware;
C12000: Heat exchangers, fuel lines |
Compliance |
ASME B31.1 (Power Piping), ASME B31.3 (Process Piping), CSA B137.1 (C11000) |