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ASTM B111 UNS C68700 Seamless Aluminum Brass Tubes

Sep 22, 2025 ASTM-B111-Copper.pdf

We offer high-quality ASTM B111 C68700 aluminum brass tubing, widely used in air conditioning, refrigeration, heat exchangers, the petroleum industry, power plants, and other applications.
ASTM B 111 Standard Specification for Copper and Copper Alloy Seamless Condenser Tubes and Ferrules, Condenser Tubes

 

ASTM B111 C68700 Aluminum Brass Tube

C68700 offers excellent corrosion resistance in seawater. Both C44300 and C68700 exhibit good corrosion resistance. C68700 is annealed to the O61 temper. It has a tensile strength of at least 345 MPa and a yield strength of at least 125 MPa.
Aluminum brass C68700, also known as aluminum bronze C68700, is a specialized aluminum brass alloy with unique properties and applications. C68700 has a density of 8.33 g/cm³ and a weight of 0.301 lb/in³.

 

Typical Applications of C68700 Aluminum Brass
Condenser tubes, evaporator tubes, ferrules, still tubes, and heat exchanger tubes.
C68700 aluminum brass tubes are widely used in desalination plants.

 

ASTM B111 C68700 Chemical Composition

ElementWeight %
Cu76.0-79.0
ZnReminder
Al1.8-2.5
As0.02-0.06
Pb0.07
Fe0.06 max

 

We can supply tubes in Copper and Copper Alloys for many applications

Seamless tubes for heat exchanger and condensers

Seamless copper tubes for water and gas in sanitary and heating applications

Seamless copper tubes for air conditioning and refrigeration

Seamless round tubes for general purpose

Non-standard products could be supplied on customer's request.

 

C68700 Advantage

Corrosion Resistance: Aluminum brass C68700 exhibits excellent corrosion resistance, particularly in marine and seawater environments. The addition of aluminum and other alloying elements forms a protective oxide layer on the surface, providing effective protection against corrosion and erosion.

High Strength: C68700 alloy offers high strength and hardness, making it suitable for structural applications requiring robustness and durability. It can withstand mechanical stresses and loads encountered in demanding environments without undergoing deformation or failure.

Thermal Conductivity: Aluminum brass C68700 possesses good thermal conductivity, allowing for efficient heat transfer and dissipation. This property is advantageous in heat exchangers, condensers, and other thermal management applications where effective heat exchange is essential.

Electrical Conductivity: Despite the addition of alloying elements, aluminum brass C68700 maintains good electrical conductivity. It is utilized in electrical and electronic components requiring reliable conductivity, such as connectors, terminals, and conductive fittings.

Machinability: C68700 alloy is relatively easy to machine and fabricate using standard machining techniques, including cutting, drilling, milling, and welding. Its machinability facilitates the production of intricate components and structures with tight tolerances.

Wear Resistance: Due to its high strength and hardness, aluminum brass C68700 exhibits excellent wear resistance, making it suitable for applications subject to abrasion and wear. It maintains its dimensional stability and surface integrity even under harsh operating conditions.

 

UNS No.C68700 – BSI No. CZ110 – ISO Name CuZn22AI2
Chemical Comp. (%)Cu 76 ~ 79 / Al 1.8 ~ 2.5 / Pb 0.07 / Fe 0.06 max / Zn rem / As 0.02 ~ 0.06
ASTM Spec.B 111, B 395
ASME Spec.SB 111, SB 395
ApplicationsCondenser, Evaporator and Heat Exchanger tubes; Distiller tubing.
TemperO61 Annealed
Brass Tube
Copper Brass Tube
Brass Thick Wall Copper Pipes
pressed and drawn seamless pipe

ASTM B111 C68700 Properties

Properties *MetricEnglish
Density8.33 g/cc0.301 lb/in³
Tensile Strength, min.345 MPa50 ksi
Yield Strength, min.125 MPa18 ksi
CTE, linear18.5 10-6/°C @ 20.0 – 300 °C10.3 10-6/°F @ 70.0 – 570 °F
Specific Heat Capacity0.09 cal/g-°C @ 20ºC0.09 BTU/lb-°F @ 70ºF
Thermal Conductivity100.4 W/m-K @ 20.0 °C58 BTU/ft2/ft/h/°F @ 70.0 °F
Melting Point932 ~ 971 °C1710 ~ 1780 °F

 

Heat Exchanger And Condensers Copper Alloy Tubes

ASTM B-111 C71500 70/30 Cu-Ni TUBES
ASTM B-111 C44300 70/29/1 Cu-Zn-Ti TUBES
ASTM B-111 C70600 90/10 Cu-Ni TUBES
ASTM B-111 C68700 70/29/1 Cu-Al-Zn TUBES
ASTM B-680 C12200 99/0.5/0.5 Cu-P-Ni TUBES

Admiralty C44300Highly resistant to general corrosion – where pressures, velocities and temperatures are moderate.
Alluminium Brass C68700These tubes are especially adapted to resist corrosion by both salt and brackish waters.
Copper Nickel 90/10 C70600This alloy is highly resistant to corrosion by turbulently flowing sea water indicate it to be an excellent condenser tube alloy for salt water use.
Copper Nickel 80/20 C71000This alloy has intermediate properties between those of 10% and 30% copper nickel. Tubes of this alloy have found widest use in feedwater heaters and evaporators.
Copper Nickel 70/30 C71500Condenser tubes of this alloy are giving long and dependable service at sea. It is also highly satisfactory for tubes in evaporators, condensers, and superheaters.
This alloy is particularly desirable where high temperatures are encountered.

 

Seamless Copper Alloy Tube Heat Exchanger

MaterialEuropeanAmerican
CopperEN 12449 – Cu DHPASTM B111 / ASTM B 75 C12200
Admiralty BrassEN 12451 – CuZn28Sn1AsASTM B111 C44300
Aluminum BrassEN 12451 – CuZn20AI2AsASTM B111 C68700
90/10 Copper NickelEN 12451 – CuNi10Fe1MnASTM B111 C70600
70/30 Copper NickelEN 12451 – CuNi30Fe1MnASTM B111 C71500

 

Copper products that GNEE can provide

copper pipe

Product Name

Straight Copper Pipe/Pancake Coil Copper Pipe/Capillary copper pipe

Material

C10100,C10200,C12000,C12200,C11000,T1,T2,T3,TP2,TU1,TU2,TU3,H62, H65,H70,etc

Standard

ASTM B280,ASTM B68,ASTM B75,ASTM B88 JIS H3300 EN12735,AS1571

Shape Type

Straight Round,Square,Rectangular,Coil,Oval,Half-Round

Wall Thickness

0.2-3mm

Out Diameter

3mm-100mm

Length

1M-6M or As your demand (Pancake copper tube usual length: 15 meters)

Cu

High Purity 99.9% Copper

Temper

Soft(M),Half Soft(M2) and Half Hard(Y2)

Surface Treatment

Bright and Clean

Package Type

Plastic Film With Plastic Caps on the both ends and Wooden Case Carton Package or as your demand

Application

Refrigerator,Condenser and Heat Exchange,Decoration,Water Tube,Precision Equipment etc

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copper rod/bar

Item

Straight copper rod/copper round bar

Standard

ASTM,DIN,BS,CDA,JIS,GB

Material

T1,T2,C10100,C10200,C10300,C10400,C10500,C10700,C10800,
C10910,C10920,TP1,TP2,C10930,C11000,C11300,C11400,C11500,
C11600,C12000,C12200,C12300,TU1,TU2,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,C70600,
C70620,C71000,C71500,C71520,C71640,C72200,etc.

Shape

Round,Square,Rectangular,etc.

Specifications

Diameter:3~200mm

Length

3m,5.8m, 6m, 11.8m, 12m, or as required.

Hardness

1/16 hard,1/8 hard,3/8 hard,1/4 hard,1/2hard,full hard,soft,etc

Surface

mill,polished,bright,oiled,hair line,brush,mirror,sand blast,or as required.

Price term

EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF, etc.

Payment term

T/T

Package

Export standard package: bundled wooden box, suit for all kinds of transport,
or be required.

Delivery time

According to order quantity

Application

A copper rod is a type of colored metal processing bar stock with high electrical conductivity. It is mainly divided into brass
rods and copper rods. It is applied in water heating and bathroom fittings, small hardware, valves, marine pumps, atomizing device
structural components, friction accessories, etc.

Contact

If any requirement please feel free to inform me at any time.

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copper plate/sheet/strip

Size

Width: 10mm to 2000mm,
Thickness: 10mm to 500mm,
Length: 0.5m to 12m,
All sizes can be according to customer's requirements.

Hardness

1/16 hard,1/8 hard,3/8 hard,1/4 hard,1/2hard,full hard.

Surface

Polished,bright,oiled,hair line,brush,mirror,or as required

Export to

Ireland,Singapore,Indonesia,Ukraine,Saudi Arabia,Spain,Canada,USA,
Brazil,Thailand,Korea,Italy,India,Egypt,Oman,Malaysia,Kuwait,Canada, Viet Nam, Peru

Package

Plastic film with Wooden case or wooden pallet

Delivery time

Prompt delivery or upon your order quantity.

Quality Control

Mill Test Certification is supplied with shipment,Third Part Inspection is acceptable.

Application

widely used inair conditioners,refrigerators,electric,solar water heater, polished pipe an be used in decorative,such as stair rail.
Also can be made according to your required.

Shape

Round, Square, Oval, can be customized

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copper wire

Model Number

C11000, C10200, C12000, C12200 C26800 C27000 C35000 C38000 etc.

Color

Red Cppper , Brass

Hardness

1/16 hard, 1/8 hard, 3/8 hard, 1/4 hard, 1/2hard, full hard, soft, etc

Diameter

0.10mm-5.00mm

Insulation Material

Enameled

Certification

ISO9001

Advantages

High conductivity,Good solderability,High ductility

Coating

Double Layer or customized

Packing

Standard export package or seaworthy Package

 

 

 

Application

1. Pancake Coil for ACR, General Engineering Applications
2. LWC Coil for ACR, General Engineering Applications
3. Straight Copper Tubes for ACR and Refrigeration
4. Inner-grooved copper tube for ACR and Refrigeration
5. Copper Pipe for Transportation System of water, gas and oil
6.PE-coated copper tube for water/gas/oil transportation system
7.Semi-finished Copper tube for industrial applications

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copper CNC machined parts

Precision of piece:

+/-0.01mm

Roughness of piece:

Ra≤0.1

Quality standard:

DIN, ASTM, GOST, GB, JIS, ANSI, BS;

Drawing format:

JPEG,PDF,AI,PSD,DWG,DXF,IGS,STEP;

Products certification:

ISO9001:2008, CE, RoHS, SGS;

Dimension:

Dia.500mm or 850mm width

Available materials

Steel: carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, 4140,20#,45# ,40Cr,20Cr ,etc

Aluminum: AL6061,AL6063,AL6082,AL7075,AL5052 etc.

Stainless steel: 201SS,301SS,304SS,316SS etc.

Brass: C37700,C28000, C11000,C36000 etc

Plastics: PTFE,PEEK,POM,PA,UHMW, NYLON

Surface treatment:

Steel parts

Stainless steel parts

Aluminum parts

Galvanization

Polishing

anodized

Black oxidation

Passivation

Sandblast anodized

Nickel plating

Laser engraving

Colorful anodized

Chrome plating

Sand blast

Brushed

Heat treatment

 

Polishing

Powder coated

 

Chrome plating

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Why choose us?

Since our establishment in 2008, our company has specialized in the production and export of copper products. We utilize advanced production lines and a comprehensive quality control system. From raw materials to finished products, every step is rigorously inspected using precision instruments (such as spectrometers, metallographic microscopes, and conductivity testers) to ensure that our products meet international standards for composition, dimensions, and performance. We are committed to providing high-quality, high-precision copper products and reliable service to our global customers.
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