ASTM B543-07e1

Standard Specification for Welded Copper and Copper-Alloy Heat Exchanger Tube

ABSTRACT
This specification covers welded tube of specific copper and various copper alloys of a limited range of diameters, for use in surface condensers, evaporators, heat exchangers, and general engineering applications. The product shall be manufactured by forming the material into a tubular shape on a suitable forming mill. Welding of tube shall be accomplished by forge-welding, fusion-welding, or full finishing that produces a forge weld leaving no crevice in the weld seam visible to the unaided eye. The tube shall conform to tensile strength and yield strength requirements, and shall be subject to expansion, flattening, and reverse bend tests. Mercurous nitrate or ammonia vapor tests shall be required only for selected UNS Numbers of Copper Alloys. Each tube shall be subjected to eddy-current, hydrostatic, and pneumatic tests.
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 E 29.
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 covers 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 B 224.  
1.2 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 12.1.1.))

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2007
• ICS: 77.150.30 - Copper products
• Technical Committee: B05 - Copper and Copper Alloys
• Drafting Committee: B05.04 - Pipe and Tube

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM B543-07 - Standard Specification for Welded Copper and Copper-Alloy Heat Exchanger Tube
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2007
• Replaced By: ASTM B543/B543M-12 - Standard Specification for Welded Copper and Copper-Alloy Heat Exchanger Tube
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2012
• Referred By: ASTM E243-18 - Standard Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Examination of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2007

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: B543 – 07
Standard Specification for
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Welded Copper and Copper-Alloy Heat Exchanger Tube
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B543; 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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´ NOTE—Added table reference to 5.2.4.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification covers welded tube of copper and 2.1 ASTM Standards:
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various copper alloys up to 3 ⁄8 in., inclusive, in diameter, for B153 Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and
use in surface condensers, evaporators, heat exchangers, and Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing
general engineering applications. The following coppers or B154 Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper
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copper alloys are involved: Alloys
B224 Classification of Coppers
Copper or
Previously Used
Copper Alloy UNS Type of Metal
B846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
Designation
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No.
B858 Test Method for Ammonia Vapor Test for Determin-
A
C10800 . oxygen-free, low phosphorus
A
ing Susceptibility to Stress Corrosion Cracking in Copper
C12200 DHP phosphorized, high residual
phosphorus
Alloys
C19400 . copper-iron alloy
B900 Practice for Packaging of Copper and Copper Alloy
C23000 . red brass
C44300 . arsenical admiralty Mill Products for U.S. Government Agencies
C44400 . antimonial admiralty
E3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
C44500 . phosphorized admiralty
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
C68700 . arsenical aluminum brass
C70400 . 95-5 copper-nickel E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
C70600 . 90-10 copper-nickel
Determine Conformance with Specifications
C70620 . 90-10 copper-nickel (Modified for
E53 Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed
Welding)
C71000 . 80-20 copper-nickel
Copper by Gravimetry
C71500 . 70-30 copper-nickel
E54 Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis of Special Brasses
C71520 . 70–30 copper-nickel (Modified for
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and Bronzes
Welding)
C71640 . copper-nickel-iron-manganese E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and
C72200 . .
Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods)
____________
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
A
Copper UNS Nos. C10800 and C12200 are classified in Classification B224.
E118 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Chromium Alloys
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
E243 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Exami-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
nation of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
E478 TestMethodsforChemicalAnalysisofCopperAlloys
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. (Warning—
E255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for
Mercury is a definite health hazard in use and disposal. (See
the Determination of Chemical Composition
12.1.1.))
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
Unified Numbering System (UNS)
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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 Oct. 1, 2007. Published November 2007. Originally For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 1996 as B543 – 96(03). DOI: contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book ofASTM
10.1520/B0543-07E01. 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 Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced
standard designations by a prefix “C” and a suffix “00.” on www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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3. Terminology 5.2.4 If the product is to be subsequently welded, (seeTable
1, Footnote F)
3.1 For the definitions of the terms related to copper and
5.2.5 Certification, if required (Section 23), and
copper alloys, refer to Terminology B846
5.2.6 Mill test report, if required (Section 24).
5.3 In addition, when material is purchased for agencies of
4. Types of Welded Tube
the U.S. Government, it shall conform to the Supplementary
4.1 F
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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
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
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Designation:B543–96 (Reapproved2003) Designation: B 543 – 07
Standard Specification for
1
Welded Copper and Copper-Alloy Heat Exchanger Tube
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 543; 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.
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e NOTE—Added table reference to 5.2.4.
1. Scope
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1.1This specification covers 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. Tubes for this application are normally
made of the following coppers or copper alloys:Scope*
1
1.1 This specification covers 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 following coppers or copper alloys
2
are involved:
Copper or
Previously Used
Copper Alloy UNS Type of Metal
Designation
2
No.
C10800 . oxygen-free, low phosphorus
A
C10800 . oxygen-free, low phosphorus
A
C12200 DHP
A
C12200
C12200 DHP
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
Designation listed in Classification B224 Copper UNS Nos. C10800 and C12200 are classified in Classification B 224.
1.2 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—Mercuryisadefinitehealthhazardinuseanddisposal.(See14.112.1.1.))Note1—Acomplete
metric companion to Specification B543 has been developed—B 543M; therefore, no metric equivalents are presented in this
specification.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1The following documents of the issue in effect on date of material purchase form a part of this specification to the extent
referenced herein:
2.2
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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.
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Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2003.2007. Published November 2003.2007. Originally approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 1996 as B543–96 .
B 543 – 96(03).
2
New designation established in accordance with Practice E 527. 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.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B 153 Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing
B 154 Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper and Copper Alloys
B 224 Classification of Coppers
B 846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
B 858 Test Method for Ammonia Vapor Test for Determining Susceptibility to Stress Corrosion Cracking in Copper Alloys
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
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 54 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Special Brasses and Bronzes
E 62 Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis of Copper and CopperAlloys (Photometric Methods) E75Test Methods for Chemical
Analysis of Copper-Nickel
and Copper-Nickel-Zinc
Alloys
E 112 Test Methods for Determining Average Gr
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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.
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Designation:B543–07 Designation: B 543 – 07
Standard Specification for
1
Welded Copper and Copper-Alloy Heat Exchanger Tube
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 543; 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
´ NOTE—Added table reference to 5.2.4.
1. Scope*
1
1.1 This specification covers 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 following coppers or copper alloys
2
are involved:
Copper or
Previously Used
Copper Alloy UNS Type of Metal
Designation
2
No.
A
C10800 . oxygen-free, low 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 . .
____________
A
Copper UNS Nos. C10800 and C12200 are classified in Classification B 224.
1.2 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 12.1.1.))
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B 153 Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing
B 154 Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper Alloys
B 224 Classification of Coppers
B 846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
B 858 Test Method for Ammonia Vapor Test for Determining Susceptibility to Stress Corrosion Cracking in Copper Alloys
B 900 Practice for Packaging of Copper and Copper Alloy Mill Products for U.S. Government Agencies
E3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
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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 B 543 – 96(03).
2
New designation established in accordance with Practice E 527. 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.”
3
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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B543–07
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E53 Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed Copper by Gravimetry
E54 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Special Brasses and Bronzes
E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods)
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
E118 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-Chromium Alloys
E 243 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Examination of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes
E 478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys
E 255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for the Determination of Chemical Composition
E 527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)
3. Terminology
3.1 For the definitions of the terms related to copper and copper alloys, refer to Terminology B 846
4. Types of Welded Tube
4.1 Forge-Welded Tube manufactured
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