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Copper is relatively light weight, hard to crack, and solders beautifully when attaching fittings.
Steel is heavier, and cannot be soldered, so all fitting are threaded.
Both types of pipe material are getting fairly expensive, so many water pipes these days are made of polypropylene plastic.
In fact, iron is only used for large size pipes . . . usually underground, but not always. Most modern underground pipes are made of PVC, or polyvinyl-chloride.
ABS or acrylo-nitrile-butadiene-styrene is often used for non-pressure pipes like drainage pipes, for instance.
What else can I help you with?
What is CxFIP in plumbing talk?
it is usually reffering to a fitting that is copper on one side and female iron pipe size on the other.
Why should you not replace a section of galvanized iron pipe with copper pipe when doing plumbing repairs?
Because you will then get a 'galvanic reaction'.
What is oxidizing in your plumbing?
oxidizing is the gain or loss of an oxygen molecule. for example if you have an older plumbing system with galvanized iron pipes, your pipes are probably beginning to become rusty which is the galvanized iron pipe oxidizing. in copper pipeing oxidizing is much less trouble and costly. oxzidation of copper pipes is the discoloration of the exterior of the pipe.
Which type of nail iron or copper would stick to magnet?
The iron nail would stick to a magnet. Copper is not attracted to magnets.
What happen when copper sulphate is stored in iron vessel?
Since iron is a more active metal than copper, the iron would replace the copper in the copper sulfate, forming iron sulfate, and releasing elemental copper. The copper will not shape itself into a copper vessel, so eventually, the iron sulfate would leak out of the iron vessel, and eventually, if there is enough copper sulfate, the iron vessel will cease to exist.
How does one do copper repiping?
The process of copper re-piping is basically replacing all iron piping in a home with that of copper piping. Unless a homeowner knows how to do plumbing applications, a professional plumber should be hired.
Why is economical to use scrap iron to get copper?
Because you are using scrap metal rather than iron that is needed
How would you separate copper strands and iron filings?
One way to separate copper strands and iron filings is by using a magnet. Copper is not magnetic but iron is, so you can use the magnet to attract and separate the iron filings from the copper strands. Alternatively, you could also use the difference in density between copper and iron to physically separate them using techniques like flotation or panning.
What does ip stand for in plumbing terms It relates to a connection of some type. Shower valves with IP or Copper Sweat Connections I get the copper sweat part. What is the IP connection part?
In plumbing terms, "IP" stands for "Iron Pipe." It refers to a type of threaded connection commonly used in plumbing systems, particularly for joining pipes and fittings. IP connections are compatible with standard iron pipe threads, allowing for secure and leak-proof fittings in various plumbing applications.
When iron and copper nitrate react in a single replacement reaction what are the products?
The reaction between iron and copper nitrate in a single replacement reaction would produce iron(II) nitrate and copper metal. The iron would replace the copper in the nitrate compound, resulting in the formation of iron(II) nitrate and copper metal as products.
Which elements are used to make water pipes?
Copper pipes are now most commonly used in plumbing. Lead pipes were used long ago, and the word plumbing is derived from the Latin word for lead (plumbum). Iron pipes were used until relatively inexpensive copper pipes became readily available during the twentieth century.
Why is is economical to use scrap iron to get copper?
It is economical to use scrap iron to extract copper because iron is more reactive than copper, so it can displace copper from its compounds through a redox reaction. This process allows for the recovery of copper from scrap iron at lower cost compared to other methods of extraction.
