Comparison table of tube material.
| Material | Thermal Conductivity | Corrosion Resistance | Mechanical Strength | Relative Cost | Primary Application |
| Copper | Excellent | Fair (Good in clean water) | Low | $$ | High-efficiency, clean water systems |
| Admiralty Brass | Very Good | Very Good (Fresh water) | Medium | $ | Industrial Standard (Fresh water/Glycol) |
| 90/10 Cu-Ni | Good | Excellent (Brackish/Saltwater) | Medium-High | $$$ | Marine & Offshore |
| Stainless Steel 316 | Poor | Excellent (Broad resistance) | Very High | $$$ | High-Pressure, Corrosive oils/fluids |
| Titanium | Very Poor | Exceptional (Saltwater/Chemicals) | High (Lightweight) | $$$$$ | Extreme Environments (Seawater, Chemicals) |