Overview
C12200 offers excellent corrosion resistance and is widely selected for demanding industrial applications. This copper material is also identified under GB/T 1527 TP2Mand1527 TP2M, making GB/T 1527 TP2M a relevant specification for customers looking for reliable copper tube solutions. The material provides strong resistance to weathering, soil corrosion, and many chemical environments.
C122002 is also used as a product keyword for this material and can be associated with C12200 copper products. C122002 copper provides very good resistance to many chemicals and performs well in most water environments. For applications requiring long-term corrosion resistance, C122002 is suitable for underground service because of its resistance to soil corrosion.
TheCOPPER NICKEL ALLOY keyword is also commonly searched in industrial heat-transfer and piping applications. While material selection should always be based on the specified grade and chemical composition, customers searching for COPPER NICKEL ALLOY products may also compare copper-based materials such as C12200 and GB/T 1527 TP2M according to their corrosion and service requirements.
The corrosion resistance of C12200 is comparable to C11000 in many environments. It resists non-oxidizing mineral acids, organic acids, caustic solutions, and saline solutions. With its combination of corrosion resistance, thermal conductivity, and reliable performance, 1527 TP2MandC122002 copper products are suitable for industrial piping, heat exchanger components, water systems, and other applications where dependable copper performance is required.
Specification
| Grade | USA | U.K | Germany | Japan |
| China BG | ASTM | BS | DIN | JIS H |
| T 2 | C11000 | C101 / C102 | E-Cu58 | C1100 |
| TP 2 | C12200 | C106 | SF-Cu | C1220 |
Chemical Composition
| Elements | ||
| Cu | P | |
| Min (%) | 99.9 | 0.015 |
| Max (%) | - | 0.04 |
Mechincal Properties
| Form | Temper | Tensile Strength (ksi) | YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) | Elongation (%) | Rockwell B scale | Rockwell F scale | Rockwell 30T scale | Shear Strength (ksi) | Cold Work (%) |
| Flat Products | 1/2 Hard | 42 Typ | 14 Typ | 40 Typ | 84 Typ | 50 Typ | 26 Typ | ||
| 1/4 Hard | 38 Typ | 30 Typ | 35 Typ | 25 Typ | 70 Typ | 25 Typ | |||
| 1/4 Hard | 38 Typ | 30 Typ | 25 Typ | 25 Typ | 70 Typ | 36 Typ | 25 Typ | ||
| 1/8 Hard | 36 Typ | 28 Typ | 30 Typ | 10 Typ | 60 Typ | 25 Typ | 25 Typ | ||
| 1/8 Hard | 36 Typ | 28 Typ | 40 Typ | 10 Typ | 60 Typ | 25 Typ | |||
| As Hot Rolled | 32 Typ | 10 Typ | 50 Typ | 40 Typ | 22 Typ | ||||
| As Hot Rolled | 34 Typ | 10 Typ | 45 Typ | 45 Typ | 23 Typ | ||||
| Extra Spring | 57 Typ | 53 Typ | 4 Typ | 62 Typ | 95 Typ | 64 Typ | 29 Typ | ||
| Hard | 50 Typ | 45 Typ | 6 Typ | 50 Typ | 90 Typ | 57 Typ | 28 Typ | ||
| Hard | 45 Typ | 40 Typ | 20 Typ | 45 Typ | 85 Typ | 26 Typ | |||
| Hard | 50 Typ | 45 Typ | 12 Typ | 50 Typ | 90 Typ | 28 Typ | |||
| Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm | 34 Typ | 11 Typ | 45 Typ | 45 Typ | 23 Typ | ||||
| Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm | 32 Typ | 10 Typ | 50 Typ | 40 Typ | 22 Typ | ||||
| Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm | 32 Typ | 10 Typ | 45 Typ | 40 Typ | 22 Typ | ||||
| Spring | 55 Typ | 50 Typ | 4 Typ | 60 Typ | 94 Typ | 63 Typ | 29 Typ | ||
| Pipe | Hard | 50 Typ | 10 Typ | 50 Typ | 90 Typ | 28 Typ | 30 | ||
| Tube | Hard Drawn | 55 Typ | 8 Typ | 60 Typ | 95 Typ | 63 Typ | 29 Typ | 40 | |
| Light Drawn, Light Cold Rolled | 40 Typ | 32 Typ | 25 Typ | 35 Typ | 77 Typ | 45 Typ | 26 Typ | 15 | |
| Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm | 34 Typ | 11 Typ | 45 Typ | 45 Typ | 23 Typ | ||||
| Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm | 32 Typ | 10 Typ | 45 Typ | 40 Typ | 22 Typ |
Applications
1. Air conditioning and refrigeration.
2. Gas, heater, and oil burner lines.
3. Plumbing pipe and steam tubes.
4. Brewery and distillery tubes.
5. Gasoline, hydraulic, and oil lines.
6. Rotating bands.




