Advantages and disadvantages of bronze valves and brass valves

Copper-based alloys bronze and brass have their own characteristics in performance and application areas, and users need to weigh their differences when selecting.

Bronze valves are known for their excellent corrosion resistance, especially in seawater and non-strong acid and alkali environments, so they are widely used in the shipbuilding and chemical industries. In contrast, brass valves are more suitable for low-pressure and normal-temperature water systems, such as household pipes, because of their low cost and easy processing.

Each material has limitations. Although bronze has excellent performance, it is expensive and its strength is not as good as cast steel, so it is not suitable for high-pressure and high-temperature environments. Brass is prone to dezincification corrosion in chlorine-containing or seawater environments, and its strength is low, so it is not suitable for high-pressure application scenarios.

When selecting valves, users need to consider a variety of factors, including the application environment, budget, and whether they meet specific standards (Bronze Din Gate Valve). Therefore, when comparing bronze and brass valves, it is also necessary to pay attention to their adaptability under different standards. For example, bronze valves are more common in Europe in the DIN standard Bronze Din Gate Valve, while brass valves may be applicable to other standards.

Environmental and safety factors are critical when evaluating materials for water supply systems. Specifically, it is necessary to ensure that the lead content in brass meets drinking water standards and that bronze meets relevant environmental requirements. These factors will directly affect the suitability and application range of the material in the water supply system.