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Products Description
GNEE maintains a stock of C23000 copper tubing, the most durable of all commercial water pipe metals, offering excellent resistance to dezincification, seasonal cracking, and pitting corrosion. C230 copper tubing is easily thermoformed and can be welded or brazed. With its rich natural hue, copper alloy 230 is a popular outdoor metal material and plays a vital role in modern construction.
Chemical Properties
| Element | Cu (1,2) | Pb | Fe | Cr | Si |
| Min % | 0.6 | ||||
| Max % | Rem | 0.05 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
Physical Properties
| Melting Point – Liquidus ⁰F | 1967 | |
| Melting Point – Solidus ⁰F | 1958 | |
| Density lb/cu in. at 68⁰F | 0.321 | |
| Specific Gravity | 8.98 | |
| Electrical Conductivity % IACS at 68⁰F | 80 (1) | |
| Thermal Conductivity Btu/sq ft/ft hr/ ⁰F at 68⁰F | 187(2) | |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 10-6 per ⁰F (68-212 ⁰F) | 9.8 | |
| Specific Heat Capacity Btu/lb/⁰F @ 68 ⁰F | 0.092 | |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tension ksi | 17000 | |
| Modulus of Rigidity ksi | 7200 |


Fabrication Properties
| TECHNIQUE | SUITABILTY | |
| Soldering | Good | |
| Brazing | Good | |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended | |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Good | |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended | |
| Spot Weld | Not Recommended | |
| Seam Weld | Not Recommended | |
| Butt Weld | Fair |
Mechanical Properties
| FORM | TEMPER | TENSILE STRENGTH | YS-0.5% EXT (KSI) | ELONGATION (%) | ROCKWELL (B) | TORSION MODULUS (KSI) | SECTION SIZE (IN) |
| Round Bar Rod | TH01 | 77 | 65 | 16 | 82 | 0.5 | |
| TH04 | 77 | 65 | 16 | 82 | 0.5 | ||
| TH04 | 86 | 77 | 14 | 0.156 | |||
| TF00 | 65 | 55 | 18 | 70 | 3 | ||
| TF00 | 72 | 65 | 18 | 80 | 1 | ||
| TF00 | 70 | 65 | 18 | 45 | 2 | ||
| TF00 | 70 | 55 | 21 | 40 | 0.5 | ||
| TF00 | 55 | 43 | 25 | 68 | 7.3 | 4 | |
| TB00 | 45 | 14 | 40 | 0.5 | |||
| TD04 | 57 | 56 | 11 | 65 | 0.5 | ||
| TD04 | 74 | 73 | 5 | 0.156 |
C23000 Red Brass Applications
Potable water pipe
Conduit
Architectural
Pipe Nipples
Products provided by GNEE
| Product Category | Standards | Available Grades | Size Range | Key Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Tube/Pipe | ASTM B75, B88, B280, EN 1057 | All Grades Available: C11000, C10200, C12000, C12200, C10100, C26000, C26800, C28000, C36000, C38500, C51000, C51900, C52100, C54400, C70600, C71500, C75200, C77000, C17200, C17500, C17510 |
OD: 6mm - 159mm Wall Thickness: 0.5mm - 5mm Length: Straight 1-6m, Coils up to 50m |
Plumbing, HVACR, Heat Exchangers, Industrial Piping |
| Copper Sheet/Plate | ASTM B152, B152M, EN 1652 | All Grades Available: C11000, C10200, C12000, C12200, C10100, C26000, C26800, C28000, C36000, C38500, C51000, C51900, C52100, C54400, C70600, C71500, C75200, C77000, C17200, C17500, C17510 |
Thickness: 0.3mm - 50mm Width: 300mm - 1200mm Length: 1000mm - 3000mm |
Architecture, Electrical Components, Fabrication, Decorative |
| Copper Rod/Bar | ASTM B187, B16, B124, EN 12163 | All Grades Available: C11000, C10200, C12000, C12200, C10100, C26000, C26800, C28000, C36000, C38500, C51000, C51900, C52100, C54400, C70600, C71500, C75200, C77000, C17200, C17500, C17510 |
Diameter: 3mm - 300mm Length: 1000mm - 4000mm |
Machined Parts, Fasteners, Busbars, Structural Components |
| Copper Wire | ASTM B1, B3, B174, EN 13601 | All Grades Available: C11000, C10200, C12000, C12200, C10100, C26000, C26800, C28000, C36000, C38500, C51000, C51900, C52100, C54400, C70600, C71500, C75200, C77000, C17200, C17500, C17510 |
Diameter: 0.05mm - 12mm Form: Bare, Tinned, Stranded |
Electrical Windings, Cables, Conductors, Fasteners |
| Copper Strip | ASTM B152, B122, B103, EN 1652 | All Grades Available: C11000, C10200, C12000, C12200, C10100, C26000, C26800, C28000, C36000, C38500, C51000, C51900, C52100, C54400, C70600, C71500, C75200, C77000, C17200, C17500, C17510 |
Thickness: 0.05mm - 3.0mm Width: 10mm - 500mm |
Electronics, Connectors, Springs, Decorative Trim |




