ASTM B280-08

Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the requirements for seamless UNS C10200, C12000, or C12200 copper alloy tubes used for connection, repairs, or alternations of field air conditioning or refrigeration units. Materials in the form of billets, bars, or tubes should be used to produce a homogeneous uniform wrought structure by either hot or cold working. Each tube should be cold drawn to the finished size and wall thickness. Coiled lengths with soft annealed tempers should be bright annealed after coiling then dehydrated and either capped, plugged, crimped, or otherwise closed at both ends. Straight lengths with hard drawn tempers should be cleaned and either capped, plugged, or otherwise closed at both ends. The grain sizes, tensile properties, and eddy-current and cleanness test results should conform to the values listed herein.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for seamless copper tube intended for use in the connection, repairs, or alternations of air conditioning or refrigeration units in the field.
Note 1—Fittings used for soldered or brazed connections in air conditioning and refrigeration systems are described in ASME Standard B16.22.
Note 2—The assembly of copper tubular systems by soldering is described in Practice B 828.
Note 3—Solders for joining copper tubular systems are described in Specification B 32. The requirements for acceptable fluxes for these systems are described in Specification B 813.
1.2 The tube shall be produced from the following coppers, and the manufacturer has the option to supply any one of them, unless otherwise specified: Copper
UNS No.Previously Used
DesignationDescription  C10200OFOxygen free without
residual deoxidants C12000DLPPhosphorus deoxidized,
low residual phosphorus C12200DHPPhosphorus deoxidized,
high residual phosphorus
1.3 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.
1.4 The following hazard statement pertains only to the test method described in Section 18.2.4 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Apr-2008
• ICS: 23.040.15 - Non-ferrous metal pipes
• Technical Committee: B05 - Copper and Copper Alloys
• Drafting Committee: B05.04 - Pipe and Tube

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM B280-13 - Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:B280 −08
StandardSpecification for
Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and
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Refrigeration Field Service
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B280; 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* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 Thisspecificationestablishestherequirementsforseam- 2.1 ASTM Standards:
less copper tube intended for use in the connection, repairs, or B32 Specification for Solder Metal
alternations of air conditioning or refrigeration units in the B153 Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and
field. Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing
B577 Test Methods for Detection of Cuprous Oxide (Hydro-
NOTE 1—Fittings used for soldered or brazed connections in air
gen Embrittlement Susceptibility) in Copper
conditioning and refrigeration systems are described in ASME Standard
B601 Classification forTemper Designations for Copper and
B16.22.
NOTE 2—The assembly of copper tubular systems by soldering is
Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast
described in Practice B828.
B813 Specification for Liquid and Paste Fluxes for Solder-
NOTE 3—Solders for joining copper tubular systems are described in
ing of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube
Specification B32. The requirements for acceptable fluxes for these
B828 Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of
systems are described in Specification B813.
Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings
1.2 The tube shall be produced from the following coppers,
B900 Practice for Packaging of Copper and Copper Alloy
and the manufacturer has the option to supply any one of them,
Mill Products for U.S. Government Agencies
unless otherwise specified:
E3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
Copper Previously Used Description
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
UNS No. Designation
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
C10200 OF Oxygen free without
Determine Conformance with Specifications
residual deoxidants
E53 Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed
C12000 DLP Phosphorus deoxidized,
Copper by Gravimetry
low residual phosphorus
C12200 DHP Phosphorus deoxidized,
E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and
high residual phosphorus 3
CopperAlloys (Photometric Methods) (Withdrawn 2010)
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
E243 PracticeforElectromagnetic(Eddy-Current)Examina-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
tion of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes
and are not considered standard.
E255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for
1.4 The following hazard statement pertains only to the test the Determination of Chemical Composition
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
method described in Section 18.2.4 of this specification: This
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, Unified Numbering System (UNS)
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2.2 ASME Standards:
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health B1622 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint
Pressure Fittings
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
tions prior to use.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book ofASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM CommitteeB05 on Copper the ASTM website.
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and CopperAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.04 on Pipe The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
and Tube. www.astm.org.
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Current edition approved April 15, 2008. Published May 2005. Originally Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
approved in 1953. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as B280 – 03. DOI: International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
10.1520/B0280-08. www.asme.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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B280−08
3. Terminology specified internal cleanness requirements, normally furnished
in drawn temper straight lengths with the ends capped or
3.1 De
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:B280–03 Designation: B 280 – 08
Standard Specification for
Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and
1
Refrigeration Field Service
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 280; 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*
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for seamless copper tube intended for use in the connection, repairs, or
alternations of air conditioning or refrigeration units in the field.
NOTE 1—Fittings used for soldered or brazed connections in air conditioning and refrigeration systems are described in ASME Standard B16.22.
NOTE 2—The assembly of copper tubular systems by soldering is described in Practice B 828.
NOTE 3—Solders for joining copper tubular systems are described in Specification B 32. The requirements for acceptable fluxes for these systems are
described in Specification B 813.
1.2The1.2 The tube shall be produced from the following coppers, and the manufacturer has the option to supply any one of
them, unless otherwise specified:
Copper Previously Used Description
UNS No. Designation
C10200 OF Oxygen free without
residual deoxidants
C12000 DLP Phosphorus deoxidized,
low residual phosphorus
C12200 DHP Phosphorus deoxidized,
high residual phosphorus
1.3Values 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.
1.3 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.
1.4 The following hazard statement pertains only to the test method described in Section 18.2.4 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B 32 Specification for Solder Metal
B 153 Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tube Tubing
B 577 Test Methods for Detection of Cuprous Oxide (Hydrogen Embrittlement Susceptibility) in Copper
B 601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast
B 813 Specification for Liquid and Paste Fluxes for Soldering Applications of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube
B 828 Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings
B 900 Practice for Packaging of Copper and Copper Alloy Mill Products for U.S. Government Agencies
E 3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
E 8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
1
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, 2003. Published November 2003. Originally approved in 1953. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as B280–02.
Current edition approved April 15, 2008. Published May 2005. Originally approved in 1953. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as B 280 – 03.
2
ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,[e-mail]ards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*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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B280–08
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E 53 Test MethodsMethod for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed Copper by Gravimetry
E 62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods)
E 112 Test Methods for Determining the Average Grain Size
E 243 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Examination of Seamless Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes
E 255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Al
...

This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:B280–03 Designation: B 280 – 08
Standard Specification for
Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and
1
Refrigeration Field Service
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 280; 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 seamless copper tube intended for use in the connection, repairs, or
alternations of air conditioning or refrigeration units in the field.
NOTE 1—Fittings used for soldered or brazed connections in air conditioning and refrigeration systems are described in ASME Standard B16.22.
NOTE 2—The assembly of copper tubular systems by soldering is described in Practice B 828.
NOTE 3—Solders for joining copper tubular systems are described in Specification B 32. The requirements for acceptable fluxes for these systems are
described in Specification B 813.
1.2The1.2 The tube shall be produced from the following coppers, and the manufacturer has the option to supply any one of
them, unless otherwise specified:
Copper Previously Used Description
UNS No. Designation
C10200 OF Oxygen free without
residual deoxidants
C12000 DLP Phosphorus deoxidized,
low residual phosphorus
C12200 DHP Phosphorus deoxidized,
high residual phosphorus
1.3Values 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.
1.3 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.
1.4 The following hazard statement pertains only to the test method described in Section 18.2.4 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B32 Specification for Solder Metal
B 153 Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and Copper-Alloy Pipe and TubeTubing
B 577 Test Methods for Detection of Cuprous Oxide (Hydrogen Embrittlement Susceptibility) in Copper
B 601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast
B 813 Specification for Liquid and Paste Fluxes for Soldering Applications of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube
B 828 Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings
B 900 Practice for Packaging of Copper and Copper Alloy Mill Products for U.S. Government Agencies
E3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
1
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, 2003. Published November 2003. Originally approved in 1953. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as B280–02.
Current edition approved April 15, 2008. Published May 2005. Originally approved in 1953. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as B 280 – 03.
2
ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,[e-mail]ards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*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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B280–08
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E53 Test MethodsMethod 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 the Average Grain Size
E 243 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Examination of Seamless Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes
E 255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for
...