- Exceptional Thermal Conductivity: Copper and its alloys are among the best conductors of heat. This allows for highly efficient heat transfer, often resulting in a more compact cooler for a given cooling capacity compared to materials like stainless steel.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Copper alloys offer a excellent balance of performance and cost, making them a very common and economical choice for many applications.
- Good Machinability and Fabrication: Copper tubes are easily formed and expanded into the tube sheets, creating strong, leak-proof joints.
- ** inherent Antifouling Properties: ** Copper surfaces naturally inhibit the growth of algae and biofouling inside the tubes, which helps maintain efficiency over time.
