ASTM B543/B543M-12
(Specification)Standard Specification for Welded Copper and Copper-Alloy Heat Exchanger Tube
Standard Specification for Welded Copper and Copper-Alloy Heat Exchanger Tube
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
For purposes of determining compliance with the specified limits for requirements of the properties listed in the following table, an observed value or a calculated value shall be rounded as indicated in accordance with the rounding method of Practice E29.
PropertyRounded Unit for Observed or
Calculated Value Chemical compositionnearest unit in the last righthand place
of figures Tensile strength and yield strengthnearest ksi (Nearest 5 MPa) Grain size: Up to 0.055 mm, incl,
Over 0.055 mmnearest multiple of 0.005 mm
to the nearst 0.010 mm Expansion: Nearest 1 %
SCOPE
1.1 This specification established the requirements for welded tube of copper and various copper alloys up to 31/8in., inclusive, in diameter, for use in surface condensers, evaporators, heat exchangers, and general engineering applications. The following coppers or copper alloys are involved:
Copper or
Copper Alloy UNS No.2Previously Used
DesignationType of Metal C10800A...oxygen-free, low phosphorus C12200A... DHP phosphorized, high
residual phosphorus C19400...copper-iron alloy C23000...red brass C44300...arsenical admiralty C44400...antimonial admiralty C44500...phosphorized admiralty C68700...arsenical aluminum brass C70400...95-5 copper-nickel C70600...90-10 copper-nickel C70620...90-10 copper-nickel (Modified
for Welding) C71000...80-20 copper-nickel C71500...70-30 copper-nickel C71520...70–30 copper-nickel (Modified
for Welding) C71640...copper-nickel-iron-manganese C72200...... ____________
A Copper UNS Nos. C10800 and C12200 are classified in Classification B224.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. 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 non-conformance with the standard.
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.
WarningMercury has been designated by EPA and many state agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central nervous system, kidney, and liver damage. Mercury, or its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury-containing products. See the applicable product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for details and EPA’s website (http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm) for additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury or mercury-containing products, or both, in your state may be prohibited by state law. (Mercury is a definite health hazard in use and disposal. (See 12.1.1.))
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Designation:B543/B543M −12
Standard Specification for
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Welded Copper and Copper-Alloy Heat Exchanger Tube
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B543/B543M; 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.
1. Scope* bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Warning—Mercury has been designated by EPA and many
1.1 This specification established the requirements for
state agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central
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welded tube of copper and various copper alloys up to 3 ⁄8 in.,
nervous system, kidney, and liver damage. Mercury, or its
inclusive, in diameter, for use in surface condensers,
vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials.
evaporators, heat exchangers, and general engineering appli-
2 Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury-
cations. The following coppers or copper alloys are involved:
containing products. See the applicable product Material
Copper or
Previously Used
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for details and EPA’s website
Copper Alloy UNS Type of Metal
Designation
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No. (http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm) for additional informa-
A
C10800 . oxygen-free, low phosphorus
tion. Users should be aware that selling mercury or mercury-
A
C12200 . DHP phosphorized, high
containingproducts,orboth,inyourstatemaybeprohibitedby
residual phosphorus
C19400 . copper-iron alloy state law. (Mercury is a definite health hazard in use and
C23000 . red brass
disposal. (See 12.1.1.))
C44300 . arsenical admiralty
C44400 . antimonial admiralty
C44500 . phosphorized admiralty 2. Referenced Documents
C68700 . arsenical aluminum brass
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C70400 . 95-5 copper-nickel
C70600 . 90-10 copper-nickel
B153 Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and
C70620 . 90-10 copper-nickel (Modified
Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing
for Welding)
B154 Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper
C71000 . 80-20 copper-nickel
C71500 . 70-30 copper-nickel
Alloys
C71520 . 70–30 copper-nickel (Modified
B224 Classification of Coppers
for Welding)
B846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
C71640 . copper-nickel-iron-manganese
C72200 . .
B858 Test Method forAmmoniaVaporTest for Determining
Susceptibility to Stress Corrosion Cracking in Copper
A
Copper UNS Nos. C10800 and C12200 are classified in Classification B224.
Alloys
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
B900 Practice for Packaging of Copper and Copper Alloy
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
Mill Products for U.S. Government Agencies
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
B968/B968M Test Method for Flattening of Copper and
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tube
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
E3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
with the standard.
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Determine Conformance with Specifications
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
E53 Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Copper by Gravimetry
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
E54 Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis of Special Brasses
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and Bronzes (Withdrawn 2002)
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeB05onCopper
and CopperAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.04 on Pipe
and Tube.
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Current edition approved April 1, 2012. Published May 2012. Originally For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as B543 – 07 . DOI: contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book ofASTM
10.1520/B0543/B0543M-12. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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NewdesignationestablishedinaccordancewithPracticeE527.InthenewUNS the ASTM website.
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system, the designations for copper alloys are simply expansions of the present The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
standard designations by a prefix “C” and a suffix “00.” www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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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:B543–07 Designation: B543/B543M – 12
Standard Specification for
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Welded Copper and Copper-Alloy Heat Exchanger Tube
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B543/B543M; 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.
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A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval. ´ NOTE—Added table reference to 5.2.4.
1. Scope*
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1.1 This specification coversestablished the requirements for welded tube of copper and various copper alloys up to 3 ⁄8 in.,
inclusive, in diameter, for use in surface condensers, evaporators, heat exchangers, and general engineering applications. The
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following coppers or copper alloys are involved:
Copper or
Previously Used
Copper Alloy UNS Type of Metal
Designation
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No.
A
C10800 . oxygen-free, low phosphorus
A
C12200 DHP phosphorized, high
residual phosphorus
A
C12200 . DHP phosphorized, high
residual phosphorus
C19400 . copper-iron alloy
C23000 . red brass
C44300 . arsenical admiralty
C44400 . antimonial admiralty
C44500 . phosphorized admiralty
C68700 . arsenical aluminum brass
C70400 . 95-5 copper-nickel
C70600 . 90-10 copper-nickel
C70620 . 90-10 copper-nickel (Modified
for Welding)
C71000 . 80-20 copper-nickel
C71500 . 70-30 copper-nickel
C71520 . 70–30 copper-nickel (Modified
for Welding)
C71640 . copper-nickel-iron-manganese
C72200 . .
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Copper UNS Nos. C10800 and C12200 are classified in Classification B224.
1.2This 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. (
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. 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 non-conformance with the standard.
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.
Warning —Mercury is a definite health hazard in use and disposal. (See —Mercury has been designated by EPAand many state
agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central nervous system, kidney, and liver damage. Mercury, or its vapor, may be
hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury-containing products.
See the applicable product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for details and EPA’s website (http://www.epa.gov/mercury/
faq.htm) for additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury or mercury-containing products, or both, in your
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee B05 on Copper and CopperAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.04 on Pipe and
Tube.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2007. Published November 2007. Originally approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 1996 as B543–96(03). DOI:
10.1520/B0543-07E01.
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Current edition approved April 1, 2012. Published May 2012. Originally approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as B543 – 07 . DOI:
10.1520/B0543/B0543M-12.
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New designation established in accordance with Practice E527. In the new UNS system, the designations for copper alloys are simply expansions of the present standard
designations by a prefix “C” and a suffix “00.”
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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state may be prohibited by state law. (Mercury is a definite health hazard in use and disposal. (See 12.1.1.))
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 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
B224 Classification of Coppers
B846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
B858 Test Method for Ammonia Vapor Test fo
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