Copper Alloy 230 (C23000)
Red Brass, 85/15 Tubing
Alloy C230 tubing also known as Red Brass is a copper-zinc alloy with a red-gold appearance, and like alloy C220, it has excellent corrosion resistance. It is commonly used in architectural and industrial applications due to its balance of strength, ductility and aesthetic appeal.
C230 Copper Alloy Designations
- UNS Number: C23000
- CDA Number: 230
- EN Number: CW502L
- EN Symbol: CuZn15
- Wieland: M15
Chemical Composition:
- Copper (Cu): 84.00 – 86.00%
- Iron max (Fe): 0.05%
- Lead max (Pb): 0.05%
- Zinc (Zn): 15%
Custom Engineered Shapes and Custom Fabricated Parts are available on request.
Available Forms:
- Straight Lengths:
- OD: 0.062″ to 2.500″
- Wall Thickness: 0.005″ to 0.250″
- Lengths: 0.125″ to 504″
- Copper Coils:
- OD: 0.040″ to 0.750″
- Wall Thickness:0.008″ to 0.049″
Coil Formats:
- Bunch Coils:
- OD: 0.040″ to 0.144″
- Level-Wound Coils:
- OD: 0.156″ to 0.750″
- Pancake Coils:
- OD: 0.125″ to 0.750″
Equivalent Standards
- ASTM: B43, B111, B135, B543
- DIN: 17660
- EN: 12451
- JIS Standard: H3300
- Please reach out if you have a specific material specification you need us to review.
Industry Applications
Fluid & Gas Lines
- Medical
- Oil and gas
- Distillery
- Hydraulic
- Refrigeration
Thermal Applications
- Cooling systems
- Heat exchangers
- Aerospace and defense
- Chemical processing
HVAC
- Heat exchanger
- Condensers
- Connectors (u-bends & fittings)
Architectural
- Railing,
- Trim and decorative elements
Musical Instruments
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