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85/15 red brass tube C23000

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85/15 red brass tube C23000

Date:2025-07-08

C23000 brass, also known as Nordic Brass, is one of the most durable and cost-effective metals used in commercial water piping. Renowned for its excellent resistance to dezincification and season cracking—common concerns in high-copper brass alloys—C23000 combines moderate strength with good spring property retention. Its superior corrosion resistance makes it a preferred choice for underground service lines, particularly in systems carrying potable water. Beyond plumbing, it is widely used in costume jewelry, fire hose couplings, zippers, and tubing for condensers and heat exchangers. Its appealing appearance and resilience in outdoor environments have also earned it a prominent role in modern architectural design. The European equivalent of this alloy is CuZn15 under EN standards. Here are some key details of 85/15 red brass tube C23000.


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CATEGORY

ASTM

BS

EN

JIS

DIN

ISO

IS

85 / 15 Red Brass

C23000

cz102

cw502L

 

2.024

Cuzn15

 


Chemical Composition of C23000 Red Brass Tube

 

Elements

Cu(1)

Pb

Zn

Fe

(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.8% min.

Min (%)

84.0

 

 

 

Max (%)

86.0

0.05

Rem

0.05

 

Mechanical Properties of C23000 Red Brass Tube

Form

Temper

Temper Code

Tensile Strength
(ksi)

YS-0.5% Ext
(ksi)

Elongation
(%)

Rockwell B scale

Rockwell F scale

Rockwell 30T scale

Shear Strength
(ksi)

Torsion Modulus
(ksi)

Fatigue Strength**
(ksi)

Section Size
(in)

Cold Work
(%)

* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). ** Fatigue Strength: 100 x 106 cycles, unless indicated as [N] x 106.

Flat Products

1/2 Hard

H02

57 Typ

 

12 Typ

65 Typ

 

60 Typ

37 Typ

 

 

0.04

 

1/4 Hard

H01

49 Typ

 

 

45 Typ

 

48 Typ

 

 

 

 

 

1/8 Hard

H00

43 Typ

16 Typ

44 Typ

 

66 Typ

28 Typ

32 Typ

 

 

0.04

 

As Hot Rolled

M20

42 Typ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extra Hard

H06

78 Typ

61 Typ

4 Typ

83 Typ

 

72 Typ

44 Typ

 

 

0.04

 

Hard

H04

70 Typ

57 Typ

5 Typ

77 Typ

 

68 Typ

42 Typ

6.4 Typ

20 Typ

0.04

 

Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm

OS015

45 Typ

18 Typ

42 Typ

 

71 Typ

38 Typ

33 Typ

 

 

0.04

 

Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm

OS025

43 Typ

16 Typ

44 Typ

 

66 Typ

28 Typ

32 Typ

 

 

0.04

 

Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm

OS035

41 Typ

14 Typ

46 Typ

 

63 Typ

22 Typ

31 Typ

 

 

0.04

 

Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm

OS050

40 Typ

12 Typ

47 Typ

 

59 Typ

14 Typ

31 Typ

 

 

0.04

 

Nominal Grain Size 0.070 mm

OS070

39 Typ

10 Typ

48 Typ

 

56 Typ

10 Typ

31 Typ

 

 

0.04

 

Spring

H08

84 Typ

63 Typ

3 Typ

86 Typ

 

74 Typ

46 Typ

 

 

0.04

 

Pipe

Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm

OS015

44 Typ

 

45 Typ

 

71 Typ

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tube

Hard Drawn

H80

70 Typ

 

8 Typ

77 Typ

 

68 Typ

 

 

 

0.065

35

Light Drawn, Light Cold Rolled

H55

50 Typ

40 Typ

30 Typ

55 Typ

 

54 Typ

 

 

 

0.065

15

Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm

OS015

44 Typ

18 Typ

45 Typ

 

71 Typ

38 Typ

 

 

 

0.065

 

Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm

OS050

40 Typ

12 Typ

55 Typ

 

60 Typ

15 Typ

 

 

 

0.065

 

Wire

1/2 Hard

H02

72 Typ

 

8 Typ

 

 

 

43 Typ

 

 

0.08

 

1/4 Hard

H01

59 Typ

 

11 Typ

 

 

 

38 Typ

 

 

0.08

 

1/8 Hard

H00

50 Typ

 

25 Typ

 

 

 

35 Typ

 

20 Typ

0.08

 

Hard

H04

88 Typ

 

6 Typ

 

 

 

48 Typ

 

 

0.08

 

Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm

OS015

45 Typ

 

 

 

 

 

33 Typ

 

 

0.08

 

Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm

OS025

43 Typ

 

 

 

 

 

32 Typ

 

 

0.08

 

Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm

OS035

41 Typ

 

48 Typ

 

 

 

31 Typ

 

 

0.08

 

Spring

H08

105 Typ

 

 

 

 

 

54 Typ

 

 

0.08

 

 

Physical Properties of C23000 Red Brass Tube

Melting Point - Liquidus°F

1880

Melting Point - Solidus°F

1810

Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F

0.316

Specific Gravity

8.75

Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F

37

Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F

92

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F)

10.4

Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F

0.09

Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi

17000

Modulus of Rigidityksi

6400

 

Fabrication Properties of C23000 Red Brass Tube

Technique

Suitability

Soldering

Excellent

Brazing

Excellent

Oxyacetylene Welding

Good

Gas Shielded Arc Welding

Good

Coated Metal Arc Welding

Not Recommended

Spot Weld

Fair

Seam Weld

Not Recommended

Butt Weld

Good

Capacity for Being Cold Worked

Excellent

Capacity for Being Hot Formed

Good

Machinability Rating

30

 

Thermal Properties of C23000 Red Brass Tube

Treatment

Minimum*

Maximum*

* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.

Annealing

800

1350

Hot Treatment

1450

1650

 

For more: C23000 copper alloy pipe

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