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Red Brass Supplier

ASTM B43

Farmer’s Copper Ltd. maintains an inventory of C23000 red brass pipe and fittings and is the most durable of all metals for commercial water pipe. Normally composed of 85% copper and 15% zinc, this alloy has excellent resistance against dezincification, season cracking and pitting. Copper alloy 230 has a rich inherent color, which has become extremely popular as an outdoor metal and has been found to be very important in modern architecture.

C23000 Red Brass

Farmers Copper Ltd. maintains an inventory of C23000 red…

Farmer’s Copper Ltd. has been in the metal industry over 90 years. Contact one of our knowledgeable sales staff today to help you with your brass pipe requirements. To complement our pipe inventory, ask about our brass threaded fittings, flanges and brass nipples.

Red Brass Applications

  • Potable water pipe
  • Conduit
  • Architectural
  • Pipe Nipples

Fabrication Properties

Joining TechniqueSuitability
SolderingExcellent
BrazingExcellent
Oxyacetylene WeldingGood
Gas Shielded Arc WeldingGood
Coated Metal Arc WeldingNot Recommended
Spot WeldFair
Seam WeldNot Recommended
Butt WeldGood
Capacity for Being Cold WorkedExcellent
Capacity for Being Hot FormedGood
Machinability Rating30
ASTM Standard Designation for C23000 Brass pipe: ASTM B43

Chemical Composition

(%max., unless shown as range or min.)
CuFePbZn
Min./Max.84.0-86.0.05.05Rem.
Nominal85.0--15.0

Markets Served

Farmer’s Copper Ltd. extends its services throughout many industries. We provide the raw copper alloy materials in various standard shapes as well as custom cut copper alloys. Contact us today as your Red Brass Supplier.

Our Commitment to Service

As a leading copper, brass, & bronze alloys supplier, Farmers Copper Ltd. attributes our success to serving our customers, through our service-minded employees and material readily available for prompt, accurate deliveries of copper, brass, bronze, stainless steel and other metal alloys.

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