Admiralty Brass (UNS C44300) Pipes to ASTM B111
Admiralty brass (UNS C44300) is an arsenical tin brass with about 71% copper, 28% zinc and 1% tin, plus a small arsenic addition (0.02–0.06%). The tin improves corrosion resistance and the arsenic inhibits dezincification, which is why Admiralty brass is a long-established material for condensers and heat exchangers.
Table of Content
- What is Admiralty Brass Pipes
- Standard Specification For Admiralty Brass Pipes
- Types Of Admiralty Brass Pipe
- Chemical Composition of Admiralty Brass Pipes
- Mechanical Properties of Admiralty Brass Pipes
- Available Forms
- Application for Admiralty Brass Pipes
- Export Destinations for Admiralty Brass Pipes
Properties and Uses of Admiralty Brass Pipes
Admiralty brass resists fresh water, brackish water and clean seawater at moderate flow velocities, and has good thermal conductivity and formability for tube expansion into tube sheets.
Where not to use it: Admiralty brass is not recommended for polluted or high-velocity seawater, or for ammonia-bearing service, where stress-corrosion cracking can occur. For those conditions choose aluminium brass, 90/10 cupro-nickel or 70/30 cupro-nickel.
Testing, Documentation and Packaging
Every lot of Admiralty Brass pipes is inspected before dispatch. Typical tests include chemical analysis / PMI, tensile and hardness testing, flaring and flattening tests, hydrostatic or eddy-current testing, and dimensional inspection. Third-party inspection can be arranged on request.
Material is supplied with a mill test certificate to EN 10204 3.1, together with the raw-material report and inspection reports. For export orders it is wrapped in poly bags and packed in fumigated wooden cases, crates or pallets, with a fumigation certificate included.





Chemical Composition
Mechanical Properties
Available Forms
Applications of Admiralty Brass Pipes