Why Is Brass So Cheap?

A brass tube or brass pipe is a metal pipe with a large diameter and a thin wall. In some applications, it also serves as a cooling mechanism or an exchangers. Even though copper has a higher degree of flexibility than steel or iron, brass tubing can be made from other metals. For example, it is commonly used for plumbing in houses, businesses, and other buildings.

Round brass tubing has wall thicknesses from . 014 to . 250. This gives you the option to choose the thickness that meets your loading requirements and structural integrity for your application.

In our homes, brass is used in plumbing for all sorts of construction projects. Brass can be used for pipes, but copper and other alloys are often preferred for these. Brass predominates for the joints, couplings, connectors, valves, pumps and taps – parts that need to be intricate and precise.

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, in proportions which can be varied to achieve different colours and mechanical, electrical, acoustic and chemical properties, but copper typically has the larger proportion, generally 2⁄3 copper and 1⁄3 zinc.

Brass, on the other hand, is a non-ferrous alloy made primarily from copper and zinc, which are more affordable. The simpler manufacturing process and lower material costs contribute to the comparatively lower price of brass.

GNEE is a leading international trader and supplier specializing in a comprehensive range of high-quality copper and copper alloy products. We serve a global clientele across various industries, including HVAC/R, automotive, electronics, construction, and industrial manufacturing.

Our Extensive Product Portfolio

We boast a vast inventory and robust supply chain for virtually all forms of copper products. Our expertise covers:

Copper Tubes & Pipes:

Copper Seamless Tube / Capillary Copper Tube

Copper Welded Tube / Copper Air Conditioning Tube

Copper Refrigeration Tube / Copper Water Tube

Deoxidized Copper Tube / Copper Coil Tube

Copper Sheets & Plates&Strips：

Copper Strip / Copper Thin Strip

Copper Heavy Duty Strip / Precision Copper Strip

Copper Foil Sheet / Copper Thin Sheet

Copper Thick Plate / Copper Chequered Plate

Copper Shim Stock / Copper Busbar

Copper Bars & Rods:

Copper Round Bar / Copper Square Bar

Copper Hexagon Bar / Copper Flat Bar

Copper Alloy Rod / C11000 Electrolytic Tough Pitch (ETP) Copper Rod

Copper Wires & Specialties:

Copper Wire / Bare Copper Wire

Copper Alloy Wire / Oxygen-Free Copper Wire

Copper Profiles / Copper Fittings

Material Grades & International Standards

We provide materials that conform to major international standards to ensure performance, reliability, and global acceptance. Commonly supplied grades and standards include:

Common Grades:

Pure Copper: C10100 (Oxygen-Free Electronic Copper), C10200 (Oxygen-Free Copper), C11000 (Electrolytic Tough Pitch - ETP Copper)

Copper Alloys:

Brass: C26000 (Cartridge Brass), C27200 (Brass), C36000 (Free-Cutting Brass), C38500 (Architectural Bronze)

Phosphor Bronze: C51000

Aluminum Bronze: C60800

Copper-Nickel: C70600 (CuNi 90/10)

Admiralty Brass: C44300

ASTM Standards:

B68 / B68M: Seamless Copper Tube

B75 / B75M: Seamless Copper Pipe

B111 / B111M: Copper and Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser Tubes and Ferrule Stock

B152 / B152M: Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar

B187 / B187M: Copper Bus Bar, Rod, and Shapes

B301: Free-Cutting Brass Rod

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