ASTM B370-03
(Specification)Standard Specification for Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction
Standard Specification for Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction
ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the requirements for rolled copper sheets and strips in flat lengths or coils of ounce-weight thicknesses for roofing, flashing, gutters, downspouts, and general sheet metal work in building construction. Products produced to this specification are not intended for electrical applications. Materials are available in the following tempers: O60 (soft), H00 (cold-rolled), H01 (cold-rolled, high yield), H02 (half hard), H03 (three-quarter hard), and H04 (hard). Products shall be sampled and prepared, then tested accordingly to examine their conformance to dimensional (mass, thickness, length, width, weight, and straightness), mechanical (tensile and yield strength, and Rockwell hardness), chemical composition, and grain recrystallization requirements.
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1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for rolled copper sheet and strip in flat lengths or coils in ounce-weight thicknesses for roofing, flashing, gutters, downspouts, and general sheet metal work in building construction.
1.1.1 Products produced to this specification are not intended for electrical applications.
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
Note 1—Specification B 101 is an associated specification for lead-coated copper sheets and strip for building construction.
1.3 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.
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Designation: B 370 – 03
Standard Specification for
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Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 370; 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 53 Test Methods for Determination of Copper in Unal-
loyed Copper by Gravimetry
1.1 Thisspecificationestablishestherequirementsforrolled
E 112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
copper sheet and strip in flat lengths or coils in ounce-weight
E 255 Practice for Sampling Copper and CopperAlloys for
thicknesses for roofing, flashing, gutters, downspouts, and
Determination of Chemical Composition
general sheet metal work in building construction.
E 478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper
1.1.1 Products produced to this specification are not in-
Alloys
tended for electrical applications.
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
3. General Requirements
regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are
3.1 The following sections of Specification B 248 constitute
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for
a part of this specification:
information only and are not considered standard.
3.1.1 Terminology,
NOTE 1—Specification B 101 is an associated specification for lead-
3.1.2 Materials and Manufacture,
coated copper sheets and strip for building construction.
3.1.3 Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance,
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.4 Specimen Preparation,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.5 Test Methods,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.6 Significance of Numerical Limits,
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1.7 Inspection,
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.8 Certification,
3.1.9 Mill Test Report,
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.10 Packaging and Package Marking, and
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.11 Supplementary Requirements.
B 101 Specification for Lead-Coated Copper Sheet and
3.2 In addition, when a section with a title identical to that
Strip for Building Construction
referenced in 3.1, above, appears in this specification, it
B 248 Specification for General Requirements for Wrought
contains additional requirements, which supplement those
Copper and Copper-Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled
appearing in Specification B 248.
Bar
4. Terminology
B 601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper
and Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast
4.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms related to copper
B 846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
and copper alloys, refer to Terminology B 846.
E 3 Practice for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
4.1.1 coil, n—a length of the product wound into a series of
E 8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
connected turns.
4.1.1.1 Discussion—The unqualified term “coil” as applied
to “flat product” usually refers to a coil in which the product is
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeB05onCopper
spirally wound, with the successive layers on top of one
andCopperAlloysandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeB05.01onPlate,
Sheet, and Strip. another (sometimes called a “roll”).
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2003. Published November 2003. Originally
4.1.2 lengths, mill, n—straight lengths, including ends, that
approved in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as B 370 – 98.
are be manufactured conveniently in the mills.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4.1.2.1 Discussion—Full length pieces usually are 8 or 10 ft
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on (2.4 or 3.0 m) and subject to established length tolerances.
the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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4.1.3 length, stock, n—straight lengths that are mill cut and 6.2.2 Strip—The product shall be manufactured in flat
stored in advance of orders. lengths or in coils (rolls) of one single continuous length not
4.1.3.1 Discussion—They usually are 8 or 10 ft (2.4 or 3.0 less than 25 ft (7.5 m) wound into a cylindrical spiral.
m) and subject to established length tolerances.
7. Chemical Composition
4.1.4 sheet, for building construction, n—a ro
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
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Designation:B370–98 Designation: B 370 – 03
Standard Specification for
1
Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 370; 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 (´) 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*
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for rolled copper sheet and strip in flat lengths or coils in ounce-weight
thicknesses for roofing, flashing, gutters, downspouts, and general sheet metal work in building construction.
1.1.1 Products produced to this specification are not intended for electrical applications.
1.2Values given in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.Values given in parentheses are provided for information
only.
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
NOTE 1—Specification B 101 is a companion specification for lead-coated copper sheets. is an associated specification for lead-coated copper sheets
and strip for building construction.
1.3 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
B 101 Specification for Lead-Coated Copper SheetsSheet and Strip for Building Construction
B 248 Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar
B 601 PracticeClassification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast
B 846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
E3 Methods of Preparation of Metallographic Specimens Practice for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E53 MethodsforChemicalAnalysisofCopperTestMethodsforDeterminationofCopperinUnalloyedCopperbyGravimetry
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
E 255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
E 478 Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys
3.Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of CopperAlloys
3. General Requirements
3.1 The following sections of Specification B 248 constitute a part of this specification:
3.1.1 Terminology,
3.1.2 Materials and Manufacture,
3.1.3 Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance,
3.1.4 Specimen Preparation,
3.1.5 Test Methods,
3.1.6 Significance of Numerical Limits,
3.1.7 Inspection,
3.1.8 Certification,
3.1.9 Mill Test Report,
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee B-5 B05 on Copper and CopperAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.01 on Plate,
Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar.
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Current edition approved Oct. 10, 1998. Published March 1999. Originally published as B370–61. Last previous edition B370–92 . on Plate, Sheet, and Strip.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2003. Published November 2003. Originally approved in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as B 370 – 98.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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3.1.10 Packaging and Package Marking, and
3.1.11 Supplementary Requirements.
3.2 In addition, when a section with a title identical to that referenced in 3.1, above, appears in this specification, it contains
additional requirements, which supplement those appearing in Specification B 248.
4. Terminology
4.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms related to copper and copper alloys, refer to Terminology B 846.
4.1.1 coil, n—a length of the product wound into a series of connected turns.
4.1.1.1 Discussion—The unqualified term “coil” as applied to “flat product” usually refers to a coil in which the product is
spirally wound, with the successive layers on top of one another (sometimes called a “roll”).
4.1.2 lengths, mill, n—straight lengths, including ends, that canare be manufactured conveniently in the mills.
4.1.2.
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