C23000 red brass 85% copper – 15% zinc – has very good resistance to corrosion and dezincification. C230 pipe is used in hot water lines, especially circulating systems, as the corrosiveness of any water increases with a rise in temperature.
Specifications for C23000 Red Brass
| ASTM | |
| Pipe | ASTM-B-43 |
| Tube | ASTM-B-135 |
| Condenser Tube | ASTM-B-111 |
Mechanical Properties for C23000 Red Brass (light annealed)
| Form | Specification | Tensile, min ksi | Yield, min ksi | Elongation in 2”, % min |
| Pipe | ASTM-B-43 | 44 | 18 | 45 |
| Tube | ASTM-B-135 | 44-58 | ||
| Condenser Tube | ASTM-B-111 | 40 | 12 |
Compositions for C23000 Red Brass
| UNS No. | Copper | Fe | Lead | Zinc |
| C23000 | 84.0-86.0 | .05 max | .05 max | remainder |
Physical Properties for for C23000 Red Brass
| Density @ 68o F | 0.312 lb/in3 |
| Melting Range | 1810o F-1880oF |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion |
.0000104 per oF from 68oF to 572oF
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| Machinability rating (C360 = 100) | 30 |
| Brazing | Excellent |
| Soldering | Excellent |
| Gas-shielded arc welding | Good |
| Oxy-acetylene welding | Good |
| Coated metal-arc welding |
Not Recommended
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Applications for C23000 Red Brass
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* Heat Exchanger
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* Heat Exchanger Shells
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* Plumbing
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* Pump Cylinder Liners
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* Boiler Feed Tubes
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* Condenser Tubes
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* Tubes for Heat Exchangers
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| * Fittings |
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* Pump Lines
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