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One reason is because it resists corrosion and another reason is that it can easily be made into pipes for hot and cold water, oil, etc.
However, compared to modern plastic materials, copper is much more expensive to use: its ore must first be mined, then the ore has to be smelted and refined into metal pipes, wires, etc. So nowadays, for drainpipes, plastic pipes are used instead of copper.
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What are the different types of bathtub drains?
copper Cast Iron PVC ABS Galvanized wrought Galvanized Steel
Is copper used in plumbing?
Yes, copper pipes are used extensively in plumbing.
What are drains and sewers?
A drain flowing into a sewer either combination or sanitary or storm depending on what type of drain is being used such as storm drains or waste and this does not include Soil lines
Why is copper used for hot water pipes?
Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes
Where do toilet drains lead to?
the ocean. All drains lead to the ocean
What companies produce copper sink drains?
The companies that produce copper sink drains is Welders and USink. These two companies are the best in the world at providing quality copper sink drains.
I am expanding bathrooms by adding showers . I am also adding a full kitchen and a washer and dryer room. Caj now use caste iron where before all piping was copper?
You can use cast iron for the drains as long as it is possible to access the places it is going to run to. Cast is only for drains, not for supply. Copper or PEX should be used for supply.
What are the different types of bathtub drains?
copper Cast Iron PVC ABS Galvanized wrought Galvanized Steel
Why is Cu used for copper?
Cu is used for copper as it is an abbreviation of the Latin word for copper, which is Cuprum.
Who first used copper?
your mom first used copper
Why can iron be used used to get copper from copper sulfate solution?
Iron is more reactive than copper
What are plastic trench drains used for?
Plastic trench drains are used for quickly getting rid of water or other liquid materials. They are basically a draining system, commonly seen in showers.
Why can iron be used to get copper from copper sulfate?
Iron can be used to get copper from Copper Sulfate because it is more reactive than Copper (higher up in the reactivity series).
What is copper 67 used for?
Copper-67 is used to treat cancers.
Who used copper for the first time?
We do not know. There were no records when copper was used for the first time ABOUT 11,000 years ago. Copper was one of the very first metals used by man.
What is copper used for in gardens?
When copper is used in gardens, it is usually used to control fungus on plants.
How is copper used in a mobile?
copper is used in the battery and is some of the electral components
