2007-11-09 23:56:17 · 5 answers · asked by cHARLES W 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Be careful that there is no contamination inside the tubing when placed in service. A small amount of oil will explode when exposed to pure oxygen.
2007-11-10 02:40:50 · answer #1 · answered by Tim C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Copper used for medical oxygen piping is copper alloy
2007-11-14 04:03:28 · answer #2 · answered by Mohammad E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are basically, 3 types of copper tube. Type M is for general use and has a thin tube wall and cannot be used for med gas. Med gas systems that require copper must be brazed and therefore require type L or K as they can take the stress of brazing. See the American Society of Sanitary Engineering standard 6000 at asse-plumbing.org for specs and requirements.
FYI - there are over 20 different kinds of copper tube.
2007-11-10 08:06:18 · answer #3 · answered by craig b 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Type K or L copper is used for medical oxygen, ASTM B 819.
2007-11-10 08:40:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just regular old copper pipe its just cleaned after its installed and steralized
2007-11-10 07:59:34 · answer #5 · answered by jim w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋