ASTM B371/B371M-02

Standard Specification for Copper-Zinc-Silicon Alloy Rod

SCOPE
1.1.1 If the purchaser does not specify the alloy to be supplied, product is permitted to be furnished in any of the alloys named in 1.1.
1.2 Units—The values stated in either inch-pound units or in SI units are to be regarded as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
1.3 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to 9.1 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 requirements prior to use. (Warning—Mercury is a definite health hazard in use and disposal.)

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Apr-2002
• ICS: 77.140.60 - Steel bars and rods
• Technical Committee: B05 - Copper and Copper Alloys
• Drafting Committee: B05.02 - Rod, Bar, Wire, Shapes and Forgings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM B371-96 - Standard Specification for Copper-Zinc-Silicon Alloy Rod (Withdrawn 2002)
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Replaced By: ASTM B371/B371M-05 - Standard Specification for Copper-Zinc-Silicon Alloy Rod
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2005
• Referred By: ASTM F1960-23b - Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) and Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F1387-23 - Standard Specification for Performance of Piping and Tubing Mechanically Attached Fittings
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F1974-23 - Standard Specification for Metal Insert Fittings for Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene and Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene Composite Pressure Pipe
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F2434-19 - Standard Specification for Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) Tubing
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F2854-21 - Standard Specification for Push-Fit Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Mechanical Fittings for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F2929-17(2021) - Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing of 0.070 in. Wall and Fittings for Radiant Heating Systems up to 75 psig
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F2080-23 - Standard Specification for Cold-Expansion Fittings with Metal Compression-Sleeves for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Pipe
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM B249/B249M-22 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Rod, Bar, Shapes and Forgings
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F3347-23 - Standard Specification for Metal Press Insert Fittings with Factory Assembled Stainless Steel Press Sleeve for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F1807-23 - Standard Specification for Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring, or Alternate Stainless Steel Clamps, for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F3226/F3226M-19 - Standard Specification for Metallic Press-Connect Fittings for Piping and Tubing Systems
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: B 371/B 371M – 02
Standard Specification for
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Copper-Zinc-Silicon Alloy Rod
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 371/B 371M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope * E 54 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Special
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Brasses and Bronzes
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for
E 62 Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis of CopperAlloys
copper-zinc-silicon alloy rod produced in Copper Alloy UNS
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(Photometric Methods)
Nos. C69400, C69430, C69700, and C69710.
E 478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper
1.1.1 If the purchaser does not specify the alloy to be
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Alloys
supplied, product is permitted to be furnished in any of the
alloys named in 1.1.
3. General Requirements
1.2 Units—The values stated in either inch-pound units or
3.1 The following sections of Specification B 249/B 249M
in SI units are to be regarded as standard. Within the text, the
constitutes a part of this specification:
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
3.1.1 Terminology,
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system
3.1.2 Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance,
shall be used independently of the other. Combining values
3.1.3 Sampling,
from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the
3.1.4 Number of Tests and Retests,
standard.
3.1.5 Specimen Preparation,
1.3 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to 9.1
3.1.6 Test Methods,
of this specification. This standard does not purport to address
3.1.7 Significance of Numerical Limits,
all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is
3.1.8 Inspection,
the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish
3.1.9 Rejection and Rehearing,
appropriate safety and health practices and determine the
3.1.10 Certification,
applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
3.1.11 Test Report,
(Warning—Mercury is a definite health hazard in use and
3.1.12 Packaging and Package Marking, and
disposal.)
3.1.13 Supplementary Requirements.
2. Referenced Documents 3.2 In addition, when a section with a title identical to that
referenced in 3.1 appears in this specification, it contains
2.1 ASTM Standards:
additional requirements which supplement those appearing in
B 154 Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper
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Specification B 249/B 249M.
and Copper Alloys
B 249/B 249M Specification for General Requirements for
4. Ordering Information
Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Rod, Bar, Shapes and
2 4.1 Orders for product under this specification shall include
Forgings
3 the following information:
E 8 Test Methods forTensionTesting of Metallic Materials
4.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue,
E 8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Mate-
3 4.1.2 Copper alloy UNS No. designation,
rials (Metric)
4.1.3 Form—Cross section such as round, hexagon, and so
forth,
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeB05onCopper 4.1.4 Dimensions—Diameter or distance between parallel
and CopperAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.02 on Rod,
surfaces,
Bar, Wire, Shapes and Forgings.
4.1.5 Length, nominal,
Current edition approved Apr. 10, 2002. Published June 2002. Originally
published as B 371 – 61. Last previous edition B 371 – 96.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.05.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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B 371/B 371M – 02
4.1.6 Quantity—Total weight, footage, or number of pieces, 8.1.1 The product shall conform to the tensile requirements
and prescribed in Table 2 for the size and alloy designated in the
4.1.7 When product is purchased for agencies of the U.S. ordering information when tested in accordance with Test
Government. Methods E 8 or E 8M.
4.2 The following requirements are optional and shall be
included in the contract or purchase order when required: 9. Performance Requirements
4.2.1 Mercurous nitrate test,
9.1 Mercurous Nitrate Test:
4.2.2 Certification (Specification B 249/B 249M), and
9.1.1 When specified in the contract or purchase order, the
4.2.3 Mill test report (Specification B 249/B 249M).
product shall be tested in accordance with Test Method B 154,
and show no signs of cracking.
5. Material and Manufacture
5.1 Material:
10. Other Requirements
5.1.1 The
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