ASTM B359/B359M-15

Standard Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser and Heat Exchanger Tubes With Integral Fins

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the requirements for seamless copper and copper alloy tubing on which the external or internal surface, or both, has been modified by a coldforming process to produce an integral enhanced surface for improved heat transfer. The tubes are typically used in surface condensers, evaporators, and heat exchangers. The seamless copper and copper alloy tubing shall have the internal or external surface, or both, modified by a cold forming process to produce an integral enhanced surface for improved heat transfer. The tube, after enhancing, shall be supplied in the annealed (O61) or as-fabricated temper. The enhanced sections of tubes in the as-fabricated temper are in the cold-worked condition produced by the fabricating operation. The unenhanced sections of tubes in the asfabricated temper are in the temper of the tube prior to enhancing, annealed (O61), or light drawn (H55), and suitable for rolling-in operations. Samples of annealed-temper (O61) tubes selected for test shall be subjected to microscopical examination and shall show uniform and complete recrystallation. Grain size and mechanical properties such as tensile strength and yield strength of the alloys shall be determined. Expansion and flattening tests shall be done to the alloys for performance evaluation. Non-destructive tests such as eddy-current test, hydrostatic test, and pneumatic test shall be done as well.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification2 establishes the requirements for seamless copper and copper alloy tubing on which the external or internal surface, or both, has been modified by a cold-forming process to produce an integral enhanced surface for improved heat transfer.  
1.2 The tubes are typically used in surface condensers, evaporators, and heat exchangers.  
1.3 The product shall be produced of the following coppers or copper alloys, as specified in the ordering information.    
Copper or Copper Alloy
UNS No.  
Type of Metal  
C10100  
Oxygen-free electronic  
C10200  
Oxygen-free without residual deoxidants  
C10300  
Oxygen-free, extra low phosphorus  
C10800  
Oxygen-free, low phosphorus    
C12000  
DLP Phosphorized, low residual phosphorus
(See Note 1)  
C12200  
DHP, Phosphorized, high residual phosphorus
(See Note 1)  
C14200  
DPA Phosphorized arsenical
(See Note 1)  
C19200  
Phosphorized, 1 % iron  
C23000  
Red Brass  
C44300  
Admiralty Metal Types B,  
C44400  
C, and  
C44550  
D  
C60800  
Aluminum Bronze  
C68700  
Aluminum Brass Type B  
C70400  
95-5 Copper-Nickel  
C70600  
90-10 Copper-Nickel  
C70620  
90-10 Copper-Nickel (Modified for Welding)  
C71000  
80-20 Copper-Nickel Type A  
C71500  
70-30 Copper-Nickel  
C71520  
70-30 Copper-Nickel (Modified for Welding)  
C72200  
Copper-Nickel
Note 1: Designations listed in Classification B224.  
1.4 Units—The values stated in either in-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems could result in nonconformance with the specification.  
1.5 Product produced in accordance with the Supplementary Requirements section for military applications shall be produced only to the inch-pound system of this specification.  
1.6 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test methods described in 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. Some specific hazards statements are given in Sections 1, 12 and 18.  
1.7 (Warning—Mercury has been designated by many reg...

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-May-2015
• ICS: 23.040.15 - Non-ferrous metal pipes
• Technical Committee: B05 - Copper and Copper Alloys
• Drafting Committee: B05.04 - Pipe and Tube

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM B359/B359M-12e1 - Standard Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser and Heat Exchanger Tubes With Integral Fins
• Effective Date: 15-May-2015
• Referred By: ASTM B956-19e1 - Standard Specification for Welded Copper and Copper-Alloy Condenser and Heat Exchanger Tubes with Integral Fins
• Effective Date: 15-May-2015

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Designation:B359/B359M −15
Standard Specification for
Copper and Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser and Heat
1
Exchanger Tubes With Integral Fins
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B359/B359M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 1.4 Units—The values stated in either in-pound units or SI
units are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the
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1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for
text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in
seamless copper and copper alloy tubing on which the external
each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system
or internal surface, or both, has been modified by a cold-
shall be used independently of the other. Combining values
forming process to produce an integral enhanced surface for
from the two systems could result in nonconformance with the
improved heat transfer.
specification.
1.2 The tubes are typically used in surface condensers,
1.5 ProductproducedinaccordancewiththeSupplementary
evaporators, and heat exchangers.
Requirements section for military applications shall be pro-
duced only to the inch-pound system of this specification.
1.3 The product shall be produced of the following coppers
or copper alloys, as specified in the ordering information.
1.6 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the
Copper or Copper
testmethodsdescribedinthisspecification. This standard does
Alloy Type of Metal
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
UNS No.
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
C10100 Oxygen-free electronic
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
C10200 Oxygen-free without residual deoxidants
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
C10300 Oxygen-free, extra low phosphorus
C10800 Oxygen-free, low phosphorus to use. Some specific hazards statements are given in Sections
C12000 DLP Phosphorized, low residual phosphorus
1, 12 and 18.
(See Note 1)
C12200 DHP, Phosphorized, high residual phosphorus
1.7 (Warning—Mercury has been designated by many
(See Note 1)
regulatory agencies as a hazardous material that can cause
C14200 DPA Phosphorized arsenical
serious medical issues. Mercury, or its vapor, has been dem-
(See Note 1)
C19200 Phosphorized, 1 % iron
onstrated to be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials.
C23000 Red Brass
Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury
C44300 Admiralty Metal Types B,
containing products. See the applicable product Safety Data
C44400 C, and
C44550 D
Sheet (SDS) for additional information. Users should be aware
C60800 Aluminum Bronze
that selling mercury and/or mercury containing products into
C68700 Aluminum Brass Type B
your state or country may be prohibited by law.)
C70400 95-5 Copper-Nickel
C70600 90-10 Copper-Nickel
C70620 90-10 Copper-Nickel (Modified for Welding)
2. Referenced Documents
C71000 80-20 Copper-Nickel Type A
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C71500 70-30 Copper-Nickel 2.1 ASTM Standards:
C71520 70-30 Copper-Nickel (Modified for Welding)
B153Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and
C72200 Copper-Nickel
Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing
NOTE 1—Designations listed in Classification B224.
B154Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper
Alloys
B170Specification for Oxygen-Free Electrolytic Copper—
Refinery Shapes
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeB05onCopper
B224Classification of Coppers
and CopperAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.04 on Pipe
and Tube.
Current edition approved May 15, 2015. Published June 2015. Originally
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approved in 1960. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as B359/B359M–12 . For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
DOI: 10.1520/B0359_B0359M-15 contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi- Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
cation SB-359 in Section II of that Code. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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B359/B359M−15
B601ClassificationforTemperDesignationsforCopperand enhanced ends or stripped ends from which the O.D. enhance-
Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast ment has been removed by machining.
B846Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys 3.1.1 The enhanced sections of the tube in the as
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Designation: B359/B359M − 12 B359/B359M − 15
Standard Specification for
Copper and Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser and Heat
1
Exchanger Tubes With Integral Fins
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B359/B359M; 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.
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ε NOTE—Section S2.6 was editorially corrected in November 2013.
1. Scope*
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1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for seamless copper and copper alloy tubing on which the external or
internal surface, or both, has been modified by a cold-forming process to produce an integral enhanced surface for improved heat
transfer.
1.2 Units—The values stated in either in-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text,
the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used
independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems could result in nonconformance with the specification.
1.2 The tubes are typically used in surface condensers, evaporators, and heat exchangers.
1.3 The product shall be produced of the following coppers or copper alloys, as specified in the ordering information.
Copper or Copper Type of Metal
Alloy
UNS No.
Copper or Copper
Alloy Type of Metal
UNS No.
C10100 Oxygen-free electronic
C10200 Oxygen-free without residual deoxidants
C10300 Oxygen-free, extra low phosphorus
C10800 Oxygen-free, low phosphorus
C12000 DLP Phosphorized, low residual phosphorus
(See Note 1)
C12200 DHP, Phosphorized, high residual phosphorus
(See Note 1)
C14200 DPA Phosphorized arsenical
(See Note 1)
C19200 Phosphorized, 1 % iron
C23000 Red Brass
C44300 Admiralty Metal Types B,
C44400 C, and
C44550 D
C60800 Aluminum Bronze
C68700 Aluminum Brass Type B
C70400 95-5 Copper-Nickel
C70600 90-10 Copper-Nickel
C70620 90-10 Copper-Nickel (Modified for Welding)
C71000 80-20 Copper-Nickel Type A
C71500 70-30 Copper-Nickel
C71520 70-30 Copper-Nickel (Modified for Welding)
C72200 Copper-Nickel
NOTE 1—Designations listed in Classification B224.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.04 on Pipe and
Tube.
Current edition approved April 1, 2012May 15, 2015. Published May 2012June 2015. Originally approved in 1960. Last previous edition approved in 20022012 as
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B359/B359M – 02 (2006).B359/B359M – 12 . DOI: 10.1520/B0359_B0359M-12E01.10.1520/B0359_B0359M-15
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specification SB-359 in Section II of that Code.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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B359/B359M − 15
1.4 Units—The values stated in either in-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text,
the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used
independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems could result in nonconformance with the specification.
1.5 Product produced in accordance with the Supplementary Requirements section for military applications shall be produced
only to the inch-pound system of this specification.
1.6 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test methods described in 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. Some
specific hazards statements are given in Sections 1, 12 and 18.
1.7 Product (Warning—Mercury has been designated by many regulatory agencies as a hazardous material that can cause
serious medical issues. Mercury, or its vapor, has been demonstrated to be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution
should be taken when handling mercury and mercury containing products. See the applicable product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for
additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercur
...