What Is Plumbing Pipes Materials?

Types of Plumbing Pipes Materials

• Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Carbon Steel
• Mild Steel
• Pvc (Polyvinyl Chloride)
• Copper
• Plastic
• Thermoplastic
• Iron
• Ductile Iron
• Cast Iron
• Brass
• Concrete
• Reinforced Concrete
• Polymer Concrete
• Lead
• Cross-Linked Polyethylene (Pex)
• Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (Cpvc)
• Aluminum
• Soil

1. Steel

Uses of Steel

1. Reinforcing bars in reinforced concrete
2. Railroad tracks
3. Modern buildings
4. Bridges
5. Wires
6. Infrastructure
7. Tools
8. Ships, trains, cars, rockets
9. Electrical appliances
10. Weapons

Advantages of Steel

1. Reliability
2. Industrial behavior
3. The nature of high strength and lightweight
4. Durability
5. Resilience
6. Strong
7. Recyclable

Disadvantages of Steel

1. Higher maintenance costs and more corrosion
2. Fireproofing costs
3. Sensitivity to buckling
4. High starting price / low availability

2. Stainless Steel

Uses of Stainless Steel

1. Cookware
2. Cutlery
3. Surgical instruments
4. Vehicles
5. Building materials in large buildings
6. In paper mills
7. Chemical plants
8. Water treatment
9. Chemical industry
10. Pharmaceutical
11. Food processing plants

Advantages of Stainless Steel

1. Corrosion resistance
2. High-temperature resistance
3. Low-temperature resistance
4. Weldability
5. Formability
6. Controls magnetism
7. Durability
8. Easy to recycle

Disadvantages of Stainless Steel

1. More expensive than other types of stuff
2. Frequent cleaning is required
3. Sometimes non-magnetic
4. Heavier than other types of metals
5. High scrap costs can also be generated

3. Carbon Steel

Uses of Carbon Steel

1. Pipes
2. Crankshaft
3. Coupling
4. Structural steel
5. Sheet steel
6. Automobile panels
7. Low-temperature pressure vessels
8. Parts of machinery
9. Gears
10. Excels
11. Bolts
12. High strength wire
13. Cutting tools

Advantages of Carbon Steel

1. Increased power
2. Less expensive than stainless steel
3. Durable
4. Shock resistant
5. Safer to handle and work than other metals
6. Environmentally friendly
7. Easy to recycle

Disadvantages of Carbon Steel

1. Hard to work with
2. Can't bend easily
3. It cannot be molded into different shapes
4. Corrosion is more likely

4. Mild Steel

Uses of Mild Steel

1. Construction of the building
2. Pipelines
3. Automobile manufacturing
4. Wiring
5. Food cans
6. Fencing

Advantages of Mild Steel

1. Malleable and ductile
2. They are easy to work with as they cool easily
3. Machinability
4. Weldability
5. Magnetic
6. Can be molded into specific shapes

Disadvantages of Mild Steel

1. Relatively less strong
2. Limits of heat treatment

5. Pvc (Polyvinyl Chloride)

Uses of Pvc (Polyvinyl Chloride)

1. Pipes and fittings (drainage pipes, water service pipes)
2. Doors and windows
3. Construction
4. Blood storage bag
5. Cable and wire insulation
6. Flooring
7. Roofing membrane
8. Automotive interiors and seat coverings
9. Packaging
10. Credit cards

Advantages of Pvc (Polyvinyl Chloride)

1. Durable and lightweight
2. Fire resistant
3. Stress strength and impact resistance
4. Chemical resistance
5. Easily available and inexpensive polymer

Disadvantages of Pvc (Polyvinyl Chloride)

1. Relatively less strong
2. Limits of heat treatment
3. Easily cracked
4. Environmental and health hazards

6. Copper

Uses of Copper

1. In electrical devices such as wiring and motors
2. In construction (roofing and plumbing)
3. Industrial machinery
4. Making important alloys
5. Gun metals
6. Cannons
7. Decorations
8. Coins

Advantages of Copper

1. Lightweight
2. Formable
3. Recyclable
4. Electrical conductor
5. Heat resistance
6. Corrosion resistance
7. Malleability
8. Ductility

Disadvantages of Copper

1. Shock Hazard
2. More expensive
3. Gets a reddish stain on exposure to air

7. Plastic

Uses of Plastic

1. Automobiles
2. Furniture
3. Toys
4. Packaging
5. Building and Construction
6. Cloth hanger
7. Consumer products
8. Transportation
9. Electrical and Electronics
10. Industrial machinery

Advantages of Plastic

1. Product cost is low
2. Lightweight
3. Corrosion-resistant
4. Poor conductor of heat and electricity
5. Sustainable and long life
6. Resistance to chemicals and water

Disadvantages of Plastic

1. The world's water pollution is mainly from plastic
2. Not biodegradable
3. When burned it produces toxic fumes
4. Plastics become brittle at low temperatures
5. The cause of cancer
6. Harmful to animal and human health
7. Recycling is an expensive process

8. Thermoplastic

Uses of Thermoplastic

1. Gas and water pipes
2. Machine parts
3. Bearings
4. Gears
5. Artificial joints
6. Bulletproof vest
7. Chemical tanks
8. Toys
9. Shampoo bottle
10. Plastic bag
11. Packaging
12. Food container
13. Sanitary products
14. Heat resistant medical equipment
15. Ropes
16. Carpet
17. Car battery
18. Cable insulation
19. Storage bins

Advantages of Thermoplastic

1. Easily recycled
2. Mechanical properties
3. Light weight compared to metals
4. Good chemical resistance
5. Energy-efficient process

Disadvantages of Thermoplastic

1. Thermoplastics degrade more easily in direct sunlight
2. Not all thermoplastics resist hydrocarbons, organic solvents, and polar solvents.
3. Some types experience crawling under long-term loading
4. Fractures can occur instead of deforming under high stress

9. Iron

Uses of Iron

1. Pipes
2. Valve
3. Pump
4. Bridge
5. Vehicles
6. Cutting tools
7. Rifle barrel
8. Electric motors
9. Generator
10. Transformers
11. Weapons
12. In the production of steel

Advantages of Iron

1. Found in abundance
2. Durability
3. Relatively inexpensive
4. Can be converted into various forms
5. High tensile strength
6. Good conductor of electricity
7. Magnetic properties

Disadvantages of Iron

1. Corrosion can occur in contact with water or air
2. It is brittle
3. More expensive than other materials like concrete
4. Being overweight makes it difficult to move from one place to another

10. Ductile Iron

Uses of Ductile Iron

1. Pipes and plumbing
2. Axels
3. Crankshaft
4. Cylinders
5. Gears and gearboxes
6. Off-highway diesel truck
7. Agricultural tractor
8. In the oil well pump
9. As a hub and machine frame in the wind energy industry

Advantages of Ductile Iron

1. Can be easily cast and machined
2. Cost much lower than steel
3. Excellent wear resistance
4. Prevents the formation of cracks
5. More impact and fatigue resistance

Disadvantages of Ductile Iron

1. Higher production costs than gray iron
2. Low-pressure resistance
3. Prone to external and internal corrosion
4. Internal and external security systems are required
5. Polyethylene wrappings can be damaged

11. Cast Iron

Uses of Cast Iron

1. Pipe
2. large buildings or bridges
3. Making kitchen utensils
4. Gears
5. Dies
6. Automotive parts
7. Anchors for ships

Advantages of Cast Iron

1. Low cost
2. Very brittle
3. High compressive strength
4. High wear resistance
5. Good casting characteristics
6. Melting point is lower than steel

Disadvantages of Cast Iron

1. Corrosion is likely
2. Poor tensile strength
3. Parts section is sensitive
4. Poor impact resistance
5. It has a weaker mechanical capacity than steel
6. High brittleness
7. Is non-machineable (white cast iron)

12. Brass

Uses of Brass

1. Plumbing (pipe, hose coupling, valve)
2. Locks
3. Hinges
4. Gears
5. Bearings
6. Zippers
7. Electrical plugs and sockets
8. Ammunition casing
9. Musical instruments
10. Costume
11. Fashion Jewelry

Advantages of Brass

1. Wide versatility
2. Exceptional adaptability
3. Durable
4. Corrosion resistance
5. High-temperature tolerance
6. Very Malleable
7. Aesthetics
8. Anti-bacterial property

Disadvantages of Brass

1. Zinc exposure will change from dark reddish-brown to light silvery-yellow
2. Not as strong as steel
3. Likely to blacken

13. Concrete

Uses of Concrete

1. Big bridge
2. Large pipeline
3. Bricks
4. Tiles
5. Plumbing
6. Roof

Advantages of Concrete

1. Easily Available
2. Easy to Shape
3. Extremely Versatile
4. Energy efficient
5. Durable
6. Recyclable

Disadvantages of Concrete

1. Low hardness
2. The weight of the comparison is greater than its strength
3. Concrete may contain soluble salts that cause efflorescence
4. Concrete is a semi-brittle material
5. Low tensile strength
6. Formwork required
7. Long healing time
8. Working with cracks
9. Demands strict quality control

14. Reinforced Concrete (Rc)

Uses of Reinforced Concrete (Rc)

1. Plumbing pipe
2. Construction Slabs
3. Walls
4. Beams
5. Commons
6. Foundations
7. Frames

Advantages of Reinforced Concrete (Rc)

1. High compressive strength
2. Strong and durable
3. Fire and weather resistance
4. Moldable

Advantages of Reinforced Concrete

1. The tensile strength is one-tenth of its compressive strength
2. Mixing, casting, and curing affect the final strength
3. The cost of the form used for casting is relatively high
4. The compression causes the cracks to grow and lose strength
5. Once the reinforced concrete is poured, we have to wait until it gains strength.
6. Reinforced concrete can easily corrode due to the presence of steel
7. Construction takes longer due to reinforcement

15. Polymer Concrete

Uses of Polymer Concrete

1. Swimming pool
2. Drainage channels
3. Asphalt pavement
4. In the skate park
5. Nuclear power plant
6. Electrical or industrial construction
7. Marine works
8. Acid tanks
9. Highway
10. Desalination plant
11. Repair of damaged concrete

Advantages of Polymer Concrete

1. Quick healing
2. High tensile strength
3. Compressive strength
4. Good abrasion resistance
5. Good engagement
6. Durability
7. Low permeability and water tightness
8. Lightweight

Disadvantages of Polymer Concrete

1. Much more expensive than conventional concrete
2. Requires high skills and precise work when mixing
3. Improper proportions of the two-component materials can occur, thus proper blending design is required
4. The chemicals or resins used in it can be dangerous so it is important to use masks and hand gloves to protect the skin

16. Lead

Uses of Lead

1. Construction
2. Plumbing
3. Battery
4. Bullet
5. Lead gasoline
6. Radiation shielding

Advantages of Lead

1. Melting point low
2. Easy to solder due to being soft and malleable
3. High density

Disadvantages of Lead

1. Exposure to high levels of lead can lead to anemia, weakness, damage to the kidneys and brain, and often death.
2. Lead exposure can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, and infertility (in both men and women)
3. Lead exposure is a global problem.
4. Skin contact can be significant for people working with organic lead compounds

17. Cross-Linked Polyethylene (Pex)

Uses of Pex (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

1. Hydraulic radiant heating
2. Cooling systems
3. Domestic water piping
4. High tension electrical cables
5. Natural gas pipe
6. Offshore oil application
7. Chemical transport
8. Sewer
9. Transport of slurries
10. In a fire-sprinkler system

Advantages of Pex (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

1. Durability
2. Decrease in the number of plumbing joints
3. Chlorine and chloramines resistance
4. Corrosion resistance
5. Lightweight and easy to transport
6. Drinking water safety and long-term reliability

Disadvantages of Pex (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)

1. May leach BPA and other toxic chemicals
2. Extremely sensitive to UV light
3. PEX can be damaged by chemicals and insects
4. Problems with yellow brass fittings
5. Odor, chemical taste, and potential health effects

18. Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (Cpvc)

Uses of Cpvc (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride)

1. Local delivery of hot and cold drinking water
2. Commercial plumbing
3. In sewers, waste and venting pipes
4. Chemical synthesis and transfer
5. Agricultural fertilizers and irrigation
6. Chemical process
7. Chlor alkali
8. Mineral mining and development
9. Electrical power generation

Advantages of Cpvc (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride )

1. Relatively low cost
2. High heat distortion temperature
3. The high glass transition temperature
4. Chemically resistant
5. Outstanding mechanical properties
6. dielectric properties
7. flame and smoke properties
8. Flexible and strong
9. Corrosion-resistant

Disadvantages of Cpvc (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride )

1. Not chemically resistant to all chemicals
2. Direct exposure to sunlight can damage CPVC materials
3. CPVC produces toxic fumes when ignited

19. Aluminum

Uses of Aluminum

1. Bins
2. Foil
3. Kitchen utensils
4. Window frames
5. Kegs of beer
6. Airplane parts
7. In electrical transmission lines
8. Telescope Mirrors
9. Decorative paper
10. Packages
11. Toys
12. Engineering
13. Construction

Advantages of Aluminum

1. Non-magnetic
2. Reflects light
3. Soft and ductile

Disadvantages of Aluminum

1. An expensive and lengthy welding process
2. Dented and scratched more easily than steel
3. It is more expensive than steel

20. Soil

Uses of Soil

1. Pipe
2. Sculpting
3. In arts and crafts
4. Pottery
5. Decoration
6. Construction products (bricks, walls, and floor tiles)
7. Earthenware
8. Smoking pipes
9. Making paper
10. Making cement

Advantages of Soil

1. Versatile
2. Energy-efficient
3. Durable
4. Aesthetic
5. Saves time and money
6. Fixed in value
7. Easily recycled
8. Insulator of electricity

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