1. Scope
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for round, rectangular, and square copper alloy welded tube for general engineering applications.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are the standard except for grain size which is stated in SI units. SI values given in parentheses are for information only.
The following hazard statement pertains only to the test method described in , , , and of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
B153 Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing
B154 Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper Alloys
B428 Test Method for Angle of Twist in Rectangular and Square Copper and Copper Alloy Tube
B601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys--Wrought and Cast
B968/B968M Test Method for Flattening of Copper and Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tube
E3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
E243 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Examination of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes
E255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for the Determination of Chemical Composition
E478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)
Keywords
C21000; C22000; C23000; C26000; C26800; C27000; C27200; brass tube; welded brass tube; welded tube ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 23.040.15 (Non-ferrous metal pipes); 77.150.30 (Copper products)
DOI: 10.1520/B0587-97E01
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