As a copper-zinc alloy material, brass tube is widely used in many fields by virtue of its corrosion resistance, ease of processing, thermal and electrical conductivity and aesthetic properties. The following is a systematic analysis of its uses:
1. Construction and Decoration
Water supply and drainage systems: used for hot and cold water piping in high-end buildings, especially where antimicrobial properties are required (e.g. hospitals).
Decorative components: as structural materials for stair railings, door handles, lamps and art installations, combining functionality with classical aesthetics.
2. Refrigeration and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Connections and valves: brass tubes are commonly used in the condenser and evaporator connection parts of refrigeration equipment, thanks to its good thermal conductivity and processability.
Refrigerant transmission: some small refrigeration systems use brass tubes to transport refrigerant.
3.Mechanical Manufacturing
Wear-resistant parts: used in the manufacture of bearings, gears and other wear-resistant parts, especially in the lubrication environment performance.
Hydraulic system: high pressure oil pipe and lubrication pipeline, brass tube because of its strength and corrosion resistance to become the preferred choice.
4. Electrical and Electronic
Structural components: as a heat sink, connector shell or shield, although the conductivity is not as good as pure copper, but the cost is lower and easy to mold.
Instrumentation components: conduit or connecting parts in precision instruments.
5. Ship and Marine Engineering
Corrosion-resistant piping: Navy brass (tin) for ship cooling systems, fuel pipes and valves, resistance to seawater erosion.
Propellers and fittings: High-strength brass is used for propellers and fittings of some small ships.
6.Automobile manufacturing
Thermal system: piping in radiators and oil coolers, balancing thermal conductivity and durability needs.
Brake and Fuel Systems: Brass tubing is used in brake lines and fuel delivery to ensure sealing and corrosion resistance.
7. Musical Instrument Manufacturing
Wind Instrument Bodies: Brass instruments such as trumpets and trombones rely on the acoustic properties of brass to ensure a beautiful sound and shiny appearance.
8.Medical Equipment
Special devices: Non-implantable parts for respiratory equipment or fluid management systems require strict sterilization.
9. Other industrial applications
Chemical piping: conveying non-corrosive chemical media, such as lubricating oils or low-pressure steam.
Heat exchangers: used as heat transfer tubes in some industrial equipment to utilize their thermal conductivity.
Material advantages and limitations
Advantages: corrosion resistance, easy processing, antimicrobial properties, aesthetics, recyclability.
Limitations: easy dezincification and corrosion in high zinc content environments, loss of strength at high temperatures, higher cost than some synthetic materials.
Future Trends
With the development of material science and technology, the application of brass tubes in high-end decoration, precision manufacturing and environmental protection may be further expanded, especially in scenarios where the pursuit of sustainability is combined with traditional craftsmanship.
