1. Scope
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for seamless, internally enhanced copper tube, in straight lengths or coils, suitable for use in refrigeration and air-conditioning products or other heat exchangers.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are the standard. SI values are given in parentheses for information only.
1.3 Tubes for this application are manufactured from the following copper:
Copper UNS No.Type of Metal
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C12200Phosphorized, high residual phosphorus (DHP)
The following pertains to the test method described in of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all 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
B251 Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Seamless Copper and Copper-Alloy Tube
B601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys--Wrought and Cast
B846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
B950 Guide for Editorial Procedures and Form of Product Specifications for Copper and Copper Alloys
E3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E53 Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed Copper by Gravimetry
E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods)
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
Keywords
coils; copper tubes; heat exchanger; internally enhanced; seamless; straight lengths; Coiled copper alloy tube; Condenser and heat exchanger systems--copper/copper alloy; Enhancer tubes; Seamless Cu/Cu alloy tube--specifications; Straight lengths;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 23.040.15 (Non-ferrous metal pipes)
DOI: 10.1520/B0903-00
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