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what type of copper is used for medical oxygen piping?


Be careful that there is no contamination inside the tubing when placed in service. A small amount of oil will explode when exposed to pure oxygen.

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5 Responses to “what type of copper is used for medical oxygen piping?”

  1. just regular old copper pipe its just cleaned after its installed and steralized
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    20 years in the trades

  2. There are basically, 3 types of copper tube. Type M is for general use and has a thin tube wall and cannot be used for med gas. Med gas systems that require copper must be brazed and therefore require type L or K as they can take the stress of brazing. See the American Society of Sanitary Engineering standard 6000 at asse-plumbing.org for specs and requirements.
    FYI – there are over 20 different kinds of copper tube.
    References :
    ASSE Series 6000 standard for MedGas systems

  3. Type K or L copper is used for medical oxygen, ASTM B 819.
    References :
    Yahoo internet and medical encyclopedia.

  4. Be careful that there is no contamination inside the tubing when placed in service. A small amount of oil will explode when exposed to pure oxygen.
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  5. Copper used for medical oxygen piping is copper alloy
    References :
    NASA

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