ASTM B234M-10
(Specification)Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes for Condensers and Heat Exchangers [Metric]
Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes for Condensers and Heat Exchangers [Metric]
ABSTRACT
This specification covers drawn seamless aluminum-alloy tube of specified tensile properties for use in surface condensers, evaporators, and heat exchangers. The tube shall be produced by drawing an extruded tube made from hollow extrusion ingot (cast in hollow form or pierced) and extruded by use of the die and mandrel method. The tube shall be subjected to tension, leak, and expansion tests.
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1.1 This specification covers aluminum-alloy (Note 1) drawn seamless round tube in straight lengths designated as shown in the Table 2, for use in surface condensers, evaporators, and heat exchangers.
Note 1—Throughout this specification use of the term alloy in the general sense includes aluminum as well as aluminum alloy.
Note 2—For drawn seamless tubes used in general applications, see Specifications B210 and B210M; for extruded tubes see Specifications B221 and B221M; for seamless pipe and seamless extruded tube used in pressure applications, see Specification B241/B241M; and for structural pipe and tube see Specification B429/B429M.
1.2 Alloy and temper designations are in accordance with ANSI H35.1M. The equivalent Unified Numbering System alloy designations are those of Table 1 preceded by E215, for example, A91060 for aluminum 1060, in accordance with Practice E527.
1.3 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum and aluminum alloys in this specification, see A1.1.1.
1.4 This specification is the SI companion to Specification B234.
1.5 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: B234M −10
Standard Specification for
Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes for
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Condensers and Heat Exchangers (Metric)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B234M; 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* Drawn Seamless Tubes
B210MSpecification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
1.1 This specification covers aluminum-alloy (Note 1)
Drawn Seamless Tubes (Metric)
drawn seamless round tube in straight lengths designated as
B221Specification forAluminum andAluminum-Alloy Ex-
shown in the Table 2, for use in surface condensers,
truded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
evaporators, and heat exchangers.
B221MSpecification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
NOTE 1—Throughout this specification use of the term alloy in the
Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes (Metric)
general sense includes aluminum as well as aluminum alloy.
B241/B241MSpecification for Aluminum and Aluminum-
NOTE 2—For drawn seamless tubes used in general applications, see
Alloy Seamless Pipe and Seamless Extruded Tube
Specifications B210 and B210M; for extruded tubes see Specifications
B429/B429MSpecification for Aluminum-Alloy Extruded
B221 and B221M; for seamless pipe and seamless extruded tube used in
pressure applications, see Specification B241/B241M; and for structural
Structural Pipe and Tube
pipe and tube see Specification B429/B429M.
B557MTest Methods forTensionTestingWrought and Cast
1.2 Alloy and temper designations are in accordance with Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products (Metric)
ANSI H35.1M. The equivalent Unified Numbering System B660Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and
alloy designations are those of Table 1 preceded by E215, for Magnesium Products
example, A91060 for aluminum 1060, in accordance with B666/B666MPractice for Identification Marking of Alumi-
Practice E527. num and Magnesium Products
B881Terminology Relating toAluminum- and Magnesium-
1.3 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum
Alloy Products
and aluminum alloys in this specification, see A1.1.1.
B918Practice for Heat Treatment of Wrought Aluminum
1.4 This specification is the SI companion to Specification
Alloys
B234.
E29Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Determine Conformance with Specifications
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the E34Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum and
Aluminum-Base Alloys
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- E215Practice for Standardizing Equipment for Electromag-
netic Testing of Seamless Aluminum-Alloy Tube
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
E527Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
2. Referenced Documents
Unified Numbering System (UNS)
E607Test Method for Atomic Emission Spectrometric
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date
Analysis Aluminum Alloys by the Point to Plane Tech-
of material purchase form a part of this specification to the
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nique Nitrogen Atmosphere (Withdrawn 2011)
extent referenced herein:
E716Practices for Sampling and Sample Preparation of
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2.2 ASTM Standards:
Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys for Determination of
B210Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
Chemical Composition by Spectrochemical Analysis
E1251Test Method for Analysis of Aluminum and Alumi-
num Alloys by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee B07 on Light
Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B07.03 on
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Aluminum Alloy Wrought Products. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2010. Published December 2010. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as B234M–04. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/B0234M-10. the ASTM website.
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ForASME Boiler and PressureVessel Code applications see related SB-234 in The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Section ll of that code. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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B234M − 10
A,B,C
TABLE 1 Chemical Composition Limits
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Other Elements
Aluminum,
Alloy Silico
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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:B234M–04 Designation: B234M – 10
Standard Specification for
Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes for
1
Condensers and Heat Exchangers (Metric)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B234M; 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*
1.1 This specification covers aluminum-alloy (Note 1) drawn seamless round tube in straight lengths designated as shown in
the Table 2, for use in surface condensers, evaporators, and heat exchangers.
NOTE 1—Throughout this specification use of the term alloy in the general sense includes aluminum as well as aluminum alloy.
NOTE 2—For drawn seamless tubes used in general applications, see Specifications B210 and B210M; for extruded tubes see Specification ; for
extruded tubes see Specifications B221 and B221M; for seamless pipe see Specification ; for seamless pipe and seamless extruded tube used in pressure
applications, see Specification B241/B241M; and for structural pipe and tube see Specification B429/B429M. Note3—This specification is the metric
counterpart of Specification B234.
1.2 Alloy and temper designations are in accordance with ANSI H35.1M. The equivalent Unified Numbering System alloy
designations are those of Table 1 preceded by E215, for example,A91060 for aluminum 1060, in accordance with Practice E527.
1.3 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum and aluminum alloys in this specification, see Annex A2A1.1.1.
1.4
1.4 This specification is the SI companion to Specification B234.
1.5 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 The following documents of the issue in effect on date of material purchase form a part of this specification to the extent
referenced herein:
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2.2 ASTM Standards: ASTM Standards:
B210 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes
B210M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes (Metric)
B221 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
B221M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes (Metric)
B241/B241M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Seamless Pipe and Seamless Extruded Tube
B429/B429M Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Structural Pipe and Tube
B557M Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products (Metric)
B660 Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and Magnesium Products
B666/B666M Practice for Identification Marking of Aluminum and Magnesium Products
B881 Terminology Relating to Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
B918 Practice for Heat Treatment of Wrought Aluminum Alloys
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E34 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum-Base Alloys E55Practice for Sampling Wrought
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee B07 on Light Metals andAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B07.03 onAluminum
Alloy Wrought Products.
Current edition approved Dec.Nov. 1, 2004.2010. Published December 2004.2010. Originally approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 20022004 as
B234M – 024. DOI: 10.1520/B0234M-104.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related SB-234 in Section ll of that code.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
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.
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