How to Tell the Difference between a Brass and Copper Pipe
Copper and brass are two very similar looking metals but there are many occasions when it’s useful to be able to differentiate between brass and copper pipes.
Copper is a naturally occurring metal which is fairly unique in the fact that it has a gold like color. Most metals (with the exception of gold) are silver in color. Brass is a man made alloy of copper and zinc mixed together.
Step 1 – Looking at the Color
One of the easiest ways to tell the difference between copper and brass is to look at the color. At first glance the two can seem very similar however there are differences. If you have an item that you know is made out of copper then compare the color and decide whether it’s brass or copper.
Copper has a red tinge to it and will go a lovely shade of green when it starts to corrode. The statue of liberty is made out of copper which has corroded.
Step 2 – Listening to the Pipes
Tap the pipes and listen to their sound. Copper is a softer metal which should produce a smoother sound. Brass is slightly harder and should produce a more defined note.
Step 3 – Looking for Markings
Some pipes will have markings on it to show that it is copper or brass. Anything with a number starting with C will be made from copper.
Step 4 – Scientific Analysis
The final option would be to send a sample of your pipe off to the lab for testing.
Polished Copper Pipes
Polished Copper Pipes, Copper Round Tubing Bar, Copper Alloy Bar, Customized Length Red Copper Tubes for Decorative, Round Copper Piping Tubing, Polished Brass Copper rectangular tubes and tubing, Various Size Solid Copper Pipes China Supplier Item: Polished Copper Pipes Material Copper, Brass, Bronze and special copper alloy Grade ASTM C10100,C11000,C12200,C21000,C22000,C23000,C24000,C26000, C27000,C26800,C27200,C27400,C28000,C36500,C33000,C35300, C35600,C36000,C38500,C44300,C46400,C52100,C54400,C62300, C65500,C67500,C67600,C86300,C90700,C93200,C95400 etc. G/B […]Difference between a Brass and Copper Pipe
Copper Round Tubing Bar
Copper Round Tubing Bar, Copper Alloy Bar, Customized Length Red Copper Tubes for Decorative, Round Copper Piping Tubing, Unpolished Brass Copper rectangular tubes and tubing, Various Size Solid Copper Pipes China Supplier Item: Copper Round Tubing Bar Material Copper, Brass, Bronze and special copper alloy Grade ASTM C10100,C11000,C12200,C21000,C22000,C23000,C24000,C26000, C27000,C26800,C27200,C27400,C28000,C36500,C33000,C35300, C35600,C36000,C38500,C44300,C46400,C52100,C54400,C62300, C65500,C67500,C67600,C86300,C90700,C93200,C95400 etc. G/B TU1,T2,TP2,H96,H90,H85,H80,H70,H65,H63,H62,H59,HPb63-3, HPb66-0.5,HPb62-2,HPb62-3,HPb59-3,HSn70-1,HSn62-1,QSn8-0.3, […]Difference between a Brass and Copper Pipe
Round Copper Tubing
Round Copper Tubing, OEM EDM Precision Copper Pipe, Copper Tubes, Unpolished Copper Round Tubing, Various Size Solid Copper Round Pipes China Supplier Item: Round Copper Tubing Material C10100,C10200,C10300,C10400,C10500,C10700,C10800,C10910,C10920, C10930,C11000,C11300,C11400,C11500,C11600,C12000,C12200,C12300, C12500,C14200,C14420,C14500,C14510,C14520,C14530,C17200,C19200, C21000,C23000,C26000,C27000,C27400,C28000,C33000,C33200,C37000, C44300,C44400,C44500,C60800,C63020,C65500,C68700,C70400,C70620, C71000,C71500,C71520,C71640,C72200,etc Standard ASTMB152,B187,B133,B301,B196,B441,B465,JISH3250-2006, GB/T4423-2007,etc Diameter 3mm~800mm Length 5.8m,6m,or as required Export to Singapore,India,Iran,Indonesia,Ukraine,Spain,Korea,Thailand,Canada,USA, Ireland,Saudi Arabia,Viet Nam,England,Egypt,Oman,etc Package Standard export seaworthy package,suit for all […]Difference between a Brass and Copper Pipe
Corrugated Copper Pipe
Corrugated Copper Pipe, Copper Corrugated Tubing, Fluted Copper Tubes, Capillary Corrugated Copper Tubes, OEM Copper Capillary Pipes, Copper Fluted Tubes, Round Copper Radiator Tube Pipes, Copper Twisted Tubes, copper pipe China Factory Our company has marked its prominence in manufacturing premium quality Corrugated Copper Pipe. The fluted tubes offered by us are available in customized sizes […]Difference between a Brass and Copper Pipe
