What Are the Characteristics of Copper Tubes?

Copper tube is a copper product with very high purity. It is often used in the construction of various medical gas pipelines and refrigerant pipelines. It is a pressed and drawn seamless tube. So what are the characteristics of copper tube?

First of all, copper tube is light in weight, has good thermal conductivity and high low-temperature strength. Therefore, it is often used to manufacture heat exchange equipment (such as condensers, etc.) and is also used to assemble low-temperature pipelines in oxygen production equipment. Copper tubes with small diameters are often used to transport pressurized liquids (such as lubrication systems, oil pressure systems, etc.) and pressure gauges used as instruments.

Copper tubes also have the characteristics of strength and corrosion resistance. They are common pipes used in the installation of tap water pipes, heating and refrigeration pipes. Moreover, copper tubes are easy to process and connect, which can save human resources and total costs. After installation, they can also provide good stability and save some costs related to maintenance.

For twisted threaded pipes with the same inner diameter, copper tubes do not require the thickness of ferrous metals. When installed, copper tubes have lower transportation costs, easier maintenance, and smaller space. Copper can still change its shape, bend, and deform. It can often be made into elbows and joints. The smooth bend allows copper pipes to bend at any angle.

Copper pipes are hard, resistant to high temperatures and high pressures, and can be used in a variety of environments. In comparison, the defects of many other pipes are obvious. For example, galvanized steel pipes, which were often used in residential buildings in the past, are prone to rust. After a short period of use, problems such as yellowing of tap water and reduced water flow will occur. Some metal pipes will quickly reduce their strength at high temperatures, which will cause safety hazards when used for hot water pipes. The melting point of copper is as high as 1083 degrees Celsius, and the temperature of the hot water system has little effect on copper tubes.