B88 - Seamless Copper Water Tube

Common applications for B88 - Seamless Copper Water Tube include:

Plumbing Systems: Used for potable water distribution in residential and commercial buildings.
Hot and Cold Water Lines: Ideal for both hot and cold water supply due to its thermal stability and resistance to corrosion.
Heating Systems: Employed in radiant heating and hot water heating systems.
HVAC Systems: Used in air conditioning and refrigeration systems for fluid transfer.
Fire Sprinkler Systems: Applied in fire suppression systems due to its durability and pressure-handling capacity.
Water Service Lines: Suitable for underground water service lines due to its corrosion resistance.
Industrial Piping: Used in industrial applications where reliable water transport is required.
Solar Heating Systems: Utilized in solar water heating systems for its excellent thermal conductivity.
Medical Gas Systems: Applied in healthcare facilities for clean and reliable medical gas distribution.

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Property	Value
Density	8.94 g/cm³
Melting Point	Approximately 1083°C (1981°F)
Electrical Conductivity	Approximately 100% IACS
Thermal Conductivity	Approximately 391 W/(m·K)
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	Approximately 16.5 × 10⁻⁶ /K at 20°C

Property	Value
Thermal Conductivity	394 W/mK (92 Btu/ft·hr·°F at 68°F)
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	17.8 × 10⁻⁶ /K (10.4 × 10⁻⁶ /°F from 68-572°F)
Specific Heat Capacity	0.385 J/gK (0.09 Btu/lb/°F at 68°F)
Melting Point - Liquidus	1027°C (1880°F)
Melting Point - Solidus	988°C (1810°F)

Property	Characteristic
Soldering	Excellent
Brazing	Excellent
Welding	Good
Bending	Good to Excellent (depending on temper)
Flaring	Good
Threading	Not recommended (use fittings instead)
Machining	Good
Forming	Excellent (especially in annealed condition)