They are successfully and widely used in sanitary piping systems because, not containing zinc, they do not incur the risk of “dezincification”.
The presence of phosphorus greatly helps to reduce the formation of oxides during the heating and brazing process.
The addition of silver, in addition to phosphorus, guarantees a better mechanical resistance of the joint (especially in tensile stress), these alloys cause a slight loss of wettability during brazing. Brazing of these alloys is carried out through rapid heating with a torch thanks to their high thermal conductivity.
The use of copper alloys is also possible for materials such as brass and bronze, taking care to use/apply an appropriate flux.
No Zinc
Phosphorus