C230 Red Brass

C230 Red Brass is a high copper content brass and typically the most durable lending itself to use as commercial water pipe. C230 Red Brass has an excellent resistance to dezincification and season cracking. Red Brass is commonly specified for underground service lines as it offers the greatest corrosion resistance when used in potable water applications.

Typical Industry Applications:
  • Condenser tubes
  • Pickling crates
  • Radiator cores and heat exchangers
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Pump cylinder liners
  • Tubing for heat exchangers and instrumentation
  • Heat exchanger shells
  • Pipe and pipe fittings
  • Steam and hydraulic castings
  • Valves
  • Gears
Specifications (typical, but not limited to):
  • ASTM B36
  • ASTM B43
  • ASTM B111
  • ASTM B134
  • ASTM B135
  • ASTM B359
  • ASTM B395
  • ASTM B543
  • ASTM B587
  • J461
  • J463
Generally Available Forms:
  • Tubing
  • Pipe
  • Tube and pipe fittings