C69300 (alloy C693) – ECO BRONZE® Rod and Bar Supplier

ECO BRONZE® C69300 (alloy C693) has excellent dezincification corrosion resistance (DZR/CR) and excellent stress corrosion cracking resistance. Further, it is corrosion resistant to chemicals found in water and gas. It has high strength equivalent to stainless steel. It also has good machinability, excellent hot forgeability, easily accepts solder and brazing, and has excellent polishing and plating capabilities.

Not only is ECO BRONZE® C69300 (alloy C693) lead-free and compliant with the Federal Drinking Water Act, it also support applications following the U.S. EPA standards for antimicrobial performance which kills Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella choleraesuis, Mycobacterium bovis (BCG), Clostridium difficile, and viruses. Therefore, it can be used as an antimicrobial touch surface in homes and health care facilities.

Soldering lead to no-lead copper is possible. If the proper procedures are followed, especially in the preheating and heating process, consistent, high-quality solder joints can easily be achieved between copper tube and new, ECO BRONZE® no-lead copper alloy (brass or bronze) fittings/components. 

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ECO BRONZE® C69300 (alloy C693) is available in lengths between 10 – 16 feet and bundle weights between 1,000 – 4,000 lbs. Its shapes include round, hexagon, and other shaped brass rods and bronze, with diameters between: 

• 375” – 2.500” in round
• 375” x 2.00” in hex/hex RC

Note: For other shapes, consult the Wieland Chase Mill

ECO BRONZE® C69300 (alloy C693) is typically utilized in PEX fittings, stop valves, ball valves, and both commercial and residential water faucets parts. It is also used in electric and electronic equipment parts and automotive parts. Learn more about the applications that use threaded rod here.

Contact us to get started on your order. Wieland Chase is a brass forgings supplier and distributor, high strength brass manufacturer, brass rod fittings manufacturer, brass alloy supplier, brass rod manufacturer, brass parts supplier, brass machining supplier, bar manufacturer, castings manufacturer, and barstock distributor.

*This product complies with 0.25% weighted average lead content on wetted surfaces in accordance with Safe Water Drinking Act (SDWA) / Federal Public Law No. 111-380.