ASTM B395/B395M-18
(Specification)Standard Specification for U-Bend Seamless Copper and Copper Alloy Heat Exchanger and Condenser Tubes
Standard Specification for U-Bend Seamless Copper and Copper Alloy Heat Exchanger and Condenser Tubes
ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the requirements for condenser, evaporator, and heat exchanger U-bends that are manufactured from seamless copper and copper alloy tube. The material of manufacture shall be of such quality and purity that the finished product shall have the properties and characteristics specified. The material shall conform to the chemical composition requirements specified. Tensile test, expansion test, flattening test, mercurous nitrate test or ammonia vapor test, nondestructive examination, hydrostatic test, and pneumatic test shall be made to conform to the requirements specified.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
18.1 For purpose 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.
Property
Rounded Unit for Observed or
Calculated Value
Chemical composition
nearest unit in the last
right-hand significant
digit used in expressing
the limiting value
Tensile strength
nearest ksi [nearest 5 MPa]
Elongation
nearest 1 %
Expansion
nearest 1 %
Grain size
nearest multiple of 0.005 mm
SCOPE
1.1 This specification2 establishes the requirements for condenser, evaporator, and heat exchanger U-bend tubes that are manufactured from seamless copper and copper alloy tube.
1.2 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, SI units are shown in brackets. 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 specification is applicable to product 2 in. [50 mm] or less, inclusive, in diameter.
1.4 The product shall be produced from one of the following coppers or copper alloys, as specified in the ordering information:
Copper or
Copper Alloy
UNS No.
Previously Used
Designation
Type of Metal
C10200
OFA
oxygen-free without residual deoxidants
C10300
...
oxygen-free, extra low phosphorus
C10800
...
oxygen-free, low phosphorus
C12000
DLPA
phosphorized, low residual phosphorus
C12200
DHPA
phosphorized, high residual phosphorus
C14200
DPAA
phosphorized, arsenical
C19200
...
phosphorized, 1 % iron
C23000
...
red brass
C44300
Type B
admiralty metal
C44400
Type C
admiralty metal
C44500
Type D
admiralty metal
C60800
...
aluminum bronze
C68700
Type B
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)
C72200
...
copper-nickel(A) Designations listed in Classification B224.
1.5 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test methods described in this specification.
1.5.1 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. (Warning—Mercury has been designated by many regulatory agencies as a hazardous substance 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 awar...
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 28-Feb-2018
- Technical Committee
- B05 - Copper and Copper Alloys
- Drafting Committee
- B05.04 - Pipe and Tube
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Aug-2019
- Effective Date
- 15-Jun-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2016
- Effective Date
- 15-Jul-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2014
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2013
Overview
ASTM B395/B395M-18 is the internationally recognized standard specification for U-bend seamless copper and copper alloy tubes used in heat exchanger, condenser, and evaporator applications. Developed by ASTM International, this standard outlines the requirements for manufacturing, testing, and ensuring the performance quality of U-bend tubes made from a range of copper and copper alloys. These tubes must meet strict criteria for chemical composition, mechanical properties, grain size, manufacturing tolerances, and testing protocols, to guarantee their suitability for demanding thermal transfer and pressure environments.
Key Topics
Scope and Use
This standard applies to U-bend tubes with an external diameter of 2 inches (50 mm) or less, made from specified copper or copper alloy grades. It covers condenser, evaporator, and heat exchanger applications where high-quality seamless tubing is essential.Material Requirements
Only certain grades of copper and copper alloys (UNS designations including C10200, C12000, C44300, C71500, etc.) are acceptable. The material must possess the purity and composition specified to achieve desirable thermal and mechanical performance.Testing Methods
To meet ASTM B395/B395M-18, tubes undergo rigorous tests including:- Tensile Test: To verify mechanical strength.
- Expansion and Flattening Tests: To ascertain ductility and formability.
- Grain Size Determination: For assessing microstructural uniformity.
- Nondestructive Examination (Eddy Current): For detecting surface and subsurface defects.
- Mercurous Nitrate or Ammonia Vapor Test: To check resistance to stress corrosion.
- Hydrostatic or Pneumatic Pressure Test: To ensure leak-tightness under pressure.
Dimensional and Tolerance Criteria
The standard prescribes permissible variations for tube dimensions, wall thickness, U-bend radius, and the centering of the heavy-gage section. These strict tolerances guarantee interchangeability and performance in standard heat exchange or condenser assemblies.Workmanship and Finish
Tubes must be free from defects that could impair their application, but minor surface blemishes not affecting function are permitted.
Applications
Heat Exchangers
U-bend copper and copper alloy tubes are essential for shell-and-tube heat exchangers in power generation, HVAC, refrigeration, and process industries.Condensers and Evaporators
Their excellent thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance make these tubes ideal for steam condensers and evaporators in power plants and industrial cooling systems.Marine and Chemical Process Equipment
Thanks to varied alloy options, U-bend tubes manufactured in compliance with ASTM B395/B395M-18 are suited for seawater service and corrosive environments.Boiler and Pressure Vessel Fabrication
The standard is referenced by the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ensuring safety and reliability in regulated pressure boundary components.
Related Standards
- ASTM B153: Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing
- ASTM B154: Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper Alloys
- ASTM B224: Classification of Coppers
- ASTM E8/E8M: Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
- ASME SB-395: Specification integrated in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
- ASTM E243: Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Examination of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes
By adhering to the requirements of ASTM B395/B395M-18, manufacturers, engineers, and specifiers ensure that their U-bend seamless copper and copper alloy tubes will reliably perform in critical applications involving thermal exchange and pressurized fluids. This standard is key for safety, performance, and long service life in both industrial and commercial heat transfer systems.
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ASTM B395/B395M-18 is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for U-Bend Seamless Copper and Copper Alloy Heat Exchanger and Condenser Tubes". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This specification establishes the requirements for condenser, evaporator, and heat exchanger U-bends that are manufactured from seamless copper and copper alloy tube. The material of manufacture shall be of such quality and purity that the finished product shall have the properties and characteristics specified. The material shall conform to the chemical composition requirements specified. Tensile test, expansion test, flattening test, mercurous nitrate test or ammonia vapor test, nondestructive examination, hydrostatic test, and pneumatic test shall be made to conform to the requirements specified. SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 18.1 For purpose 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. Property Rounded Unit for Observed or Calculated Value Chemical composition nearest unit in the last right-hand significant digit used in expressing the limiting value Tensile strength nearest ksi [nearest 5 MPa] Elongation nearest 1 % Expansion nearest 1 % Grain size nearest multiple of 0.005 mm SCOPE 1.1 This specification2 establishes the requirements for condenser, evaporator, and heat exchanger U-bend tubes that are manufactured from seamless copper and copper alloy tube. 1.2 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, SI units are shown in brackets. 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 specification is applicable to product 2 in. [50 mm] or less, inclusive, in diameter. 1.4 The product shall be produced from one of the following coppers or copper alloys, as specified in the ordering information: Copper or Copper Alloy UNS No. Previously Used Designation Type of Metal C10200 OFA oxygen-free without residual deoxidants C10300 ... oxygen-free, extra low phosphorus C10800 ... oxygen-free, low phosphorus C12000 DLPA phosphorized, low residual phosphorus C12200 DHPA phosphorized, high residual phosphorus C14200 DPAA phosphorized, arsenical C19200 ... phosphorized, 1 % iron C23000 ... red brass C44300 Type B admiralty metal C44400 Type C admiralty metal C44500 Type D admiralty metal C60800 ... aluminum bronze C68700 Type B 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) C72200 ... copper-nickel(A) Designations listed in Classification B224. 1.5 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test methods described in this specification. 1.5.1 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. (Warning—Mercury has been designated by many regulatory agencies as a hazardous substance 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 awar...
ABSTRACT This specification establishes the requirements for condenser, evaporator, and heat exchanger U-bends that are manufactured from seamless copper and copper alloy tube. The material of manufacture shall be of such quality and purity that the finished product shall have the properties and characteristics specified. The material shall conform to the chemical composition requirements specified. Tensile test, expansion test, flattening test, mercurous nitrate test or ammonia vapor test, nondestructive examination, hydrostatic test, and pneumatic test shall be made to conform to the requirements specified. SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 18.1 For purpose 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. Property Rounded Unit for Observed or Calculated Value Chemical composition nearest unit in the last right-hand significant digit used in expressing the limiting value Tensile strength nearest ksi [nearest 5 MPa] Elongation nearest 1 % Expansion nearest 1 % Grain size nearest multiple of 0.005 mm SCOPE 1.1 This specification2 establishes the requirements for condenser, evaporator, and heat exchanger U-bend tubes that are manufactured from seamless copper and copper alloy tube. 1.2 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, SI units are shown in brackets. 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 specification is applicable to product 2 in. [50 mm] or less, inclusive, in diameter. 1.4 The product shall be produced from one of the following coppers or copper alloys, as specified in the ordering information: Copper or Copper Alloy UNS No. Previously Used Designation Type of Metal C10200 OFA oxygen-free without residual deoxidants C10300 ... oxygen-free, extra low phosphorus C10800 ... oxygen-free, low phosphorus C12000 DLPA phosphorized, low residual phosphorus C12200 DHPA phosphorized, high residual phosphorus C14200 DPAA phosphorized, arsenical C19200 ... phosphorized, 1 % iron C23000 ... red brass C44300 Type B admiralty metal C44400 Type C admiralty metal C44500 Type D admiralty metal C60800 ... aluminum bronze C68700 Type B 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) C72200 ... copper-nickel(A) Designations listed in Classification B224. 1.5 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test methods described in this specification. 1.5.1 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. (Warning—Mercury has been designated by many regulatory agencies as a hazardous substance 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 awar...
ASTM B395/B395M-18 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.040.15 - Non-ferrous metal pipes. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM B395/B395M-18 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM B395/B395M-16, ASTM E8/E8M-24, ASTM B846-19a, ASTM E2575-19, ASTM B846-19, ASTM B601-18a, ASTM B858-06(2018), ASTM B601-18, ASTM B601-16, ASTM E8/E8M-16, ASTM B224-15, ASTM E8/E8M-15, ASTM B224-14, ASTM E243-13, ASTM E8/E8M-13. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:B395/B395M −18
Standard Specification for
U-Bend Seamless Copper and Copper Alloy Heat Exchanger
and Condenser Tubes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B395/B395M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
Copper or
Previously Used
Copper Alloy Type of Metal
Designation
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for
UNS No.
condenser, evaporator, and heat exchanger U-bend tubes that
C70400 . 95-5 copper-nickel
are manufactured from seamless copper and copper alloy tube.
C70600 . 90-10 copper-nickel
C70620 . 90-10 copper-nickel-
1.2 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
(modified for welding)
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within
C71000 . 80-20 copper-nickel
the text, SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in
C71500 . 70-30 copper-nickel
C71520 . 70-30 copper-nickel-
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
(modified for welding)
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
C72200 . copper-nickel
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
A
with the standard.
Designations listed in Classification B224.
1.3 Thisspecificationisapplicabletoproduct2in.[50mm] 1.5 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the
test methods described in this specification.
or less, inclusive, in diameter.
1.5.1 This standard does not purport to address all of the
1.4 Theproductshallbeproducedfromoneofthefollowing
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
coppers or copper alloys, as specified in the ordering informa-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
tion:
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Copper or
Previously Used
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Copper Alloy Type of Metal
Designation
UNS No. (Warning—Mercury has been designated by many regulatory
agencies as a hazardous substance that can cause serious
A
C10200 OF oxygen-free without residual deoxidants
medical issues. Mercury, or its vapor, has been demonstrated to
C10300 . oxygen-free, extra low phosphorus
C10800 . oxygen-free, low phosphorus be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution
A
C12000 DLP phosphorized, low residual phosphorus
should be taken when handling mercury and mercury contain-
A
C12200 DHP phosphorized, high residual
ing products. See the applicable product Safety Data Sheet
phosphorus
A
C14200 DPA phosphorized, arsenical (SDS) for additional information. Users should be aware that
C19200 . phosphorized, 1 % iron
selling mercury and/or mercury containing products into your
C23000 . red brass
state or country may be prohibited by law.)
C44300 Type B admiralty metal
C44400 Type C admiralty metal
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
C44500 Type D admiralty metal
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
C60800 . aluminum bronze
C68700 Type B aluminum brass
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeB05onCopper
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
and CopperAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.04 on Pipe
and Tube.
2. Referenced Documents
Current edition approved March 1, 2018. Published April 2018. Originally
approved in 1962. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as B395/B395M–16.
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date
DOI: 10.1520/B0395_B0395M-18.
2 of material purchase form a part of this specification to the
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi-
cation SB-395 in Section II of that Code. extent referenced herein:
*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
B395/B395M−18
2.2 ASTM Standards: 3.2.3 u-bend tube, n—atubebent180°inasingleplaneinto
B153Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and a U-shape.
Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing
4. Ordering Information
B154Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper
Alloys
4.1 Include the following specified choices when placing
B224Classification of Coppers
orders for product under this specification, as applicable:
B601ClassificationforTemperDesignationsforCopperand
4.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue,
Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast
4.1.2 Copper or copper alloy UNS No. designation (Section
B846Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
6),
B858TestMethodforAmmoniaVaporTestforDetermining
4.1.3 Temper (Section 7),
Susceptibility to Stress Corrosion Cracking in Copper
4.1.4 Dimensions—X–diameter and wall thickness of the
Alloys
tube (see 12.1 and 12.2),
B900Practice for Packaging of Copper and Copper Alloy
4.1.5 Scheduleofbendingradii(mustincludethenumberof
Mill Products for U.S. Government Agencies
pieces of each radii) (see 12.2.5),
B968/B968MTest Method for Flattening of Copper and
4.1.6 Length of U-bend tube legs (see 12.2.8),
Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tube
4.1.7 If the product is to be subsequently welded (see Table
E3Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
1), and
E8/E8MTest Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-
4.1.8 Intended application, and
terials
4.1.9 If the product is to be for U.S. Government.
E29Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
4.2 The following options are available but may not be
Determine Conformance with Specifications
included unless specified at the time of placing of the order
E53Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed
when required:
Copper by Gravimetry
4.2.1 Heat identification or traceability details (see 5.1.2).
E62Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and
4 4.2.2 Tension test (see 9.1),
CopperAlloys(PhotometricMethods)(Withdrawn2010)
4.2.3 Relief anneal of U-bent portion of copper-nickel
E112Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
U-bend tubes (see 7.6),
E118Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-
4.2.4 Dual-gage, a schedule of tubes required in dual-gage
Chromium Alloys (Withdrawn 2010)
and length of heavy gage section must be furnished with this
E243PracticeforElectromagnetic(EddyCurrent)Examina-
option (see 5.2.2 and 12.2.3),
tion of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes
4.2.5 Flattening Test (Section 10.2).
E255Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for
4.2.6 Expansion Test (Section 10.1).
the Determination of Chemical Composition
4.2.7 Certification, if required (see Section 21), and
E478Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis of CopperAlloys
4.2.8 Mill Test Report, if required (see Section 22).
E2575Standard Test Method for Determination of Oxygen
in Copper and Copper Alloys (Withdrawn 2017) 4.3 If product is purchased for agencies of the U.S.
5 Government, it shall be in accordance with the requirements
2.3 Other Standard:
specified in the Supplementary Requirements section, when
ASMEBoiler and Pressure Vessel Code
specified in the contract or purchase order.
4.4 If product is ordered for ASME Boiler and Pressure
3. Terminology
Vessel Code Application (See Certification Section 21).
3.1 For definitions of terms related to copper and copper
alloys, refer to Terminology B846.
5. Materials and Manufacture
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
5.1 Materials:
3.2.1 dual-gage tube, n—a tube which has more than one
5.1.1 The material of manufacture shall be of the copper
wall-gage thickness contained within the length of the tube.
alloys defined in 1.4 and of such quality and purity that the
3.2.2 squareness of cut, n—the maximum deviation of one
finished product shall have the properties and characteristics
side of a cross section of tube from the opposite side, when
prescribed in this specification for the applicable alloy and
measuredagainsttheprojectedperpendicularityoftheplaneof
temper.
the projected center of the tube at the ends.
5.1.2 When specified in the contract or purchase order that
heat identification or traceability is required, the purchaser
shall specify the details desired.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
NOTE 1—Due to the discontinuous nature of the processing of casting
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
into wrought products, it is not always practical to identify a specific
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
casting analysis with a specific quantity of material.
the ASTM website.
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
5.2 Manufacture:
www.astm.org.
5.2.1 The product shall be manufactured by such hot
Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
working, cold working and annealing processes as to produce
International Headquarters, Two Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
www.asme.org. a uniform wrought structure in the finished product.
B395/B395M−18
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Copper or Composition,%
Copper
Nickel, Other
Lead,
Alloy
Copper Tin Aluminum incl Iron Zinc Manganese Arsenic Antimony Phosphorus Chromium Named
max
UNS No.
Cobalt Elements
A,B
C10200 99.95 . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ppm
min max O
A C
C10300 99.95 . . . . . . . . . 0.001–0.005 . .
min
A C
C10800 99.95 . . . . . . . . . 0.005–0.012 . .
min
A
C12000 99.90 . . . . . . . . . 0.004–0.012 . .
min
A
C12200 99.9 min . . . . . . . . . 0.015–0.040 . .
A
C14200 99.4 min . . . . . . . 0.15–0.50 . 0.015–0.040 . .
D
C19200 98.5 min . . . . 0.8–1.2 0.20 . . . 0.01–0.04 . .
max
D
C23000 84.0–86.0 . . . 0.05 0.05 remainder . . . . . .
max
E
C44300 70.0–73.0 0.9–1.2 . . 0.07 0.06 remainder . 0.02–0.06 . . . .
max
E
C44400 70.0–73.0 0.9–1.2 . . 0.07 0.06 remainder . . 0.02–0.10 . . .
max
E
C44500 70.0–73.0 0.9–1.2 . . 0.07 0.06 remainder . . . 0.02–0.10 . .
max
A,F
C60800 remainder . 5.0–6.5 . 0.10 0.10 . . 0.02–0.35 . . . .
max
A,F
C68700 76.0–79.0 . 1.8–2.5 . 0.07 0.06 remainder . 0.02–0.06 . . . .
max
A,F
C70400 remainder . . 4.8–6.2 0.05 1.3–1.7 1.0 0.30 to . . . . .
max 0.8
A,F G
C70600 remainder . . 9.0–11.0 0.05 1.0–1.8 1.0 1.0 max . . . . .
max
A,F
C70620 86.5 min . . 9.0–11.0 0.02 1.0–1.8 0.50 1.0 max . . 0.02 max . 0.05C max
max 0.02S max
A,F,G G G G
C71000 remainder . . 19.0–23.0 0.05 1.0 1.0 1.0 . . .
G G
max max max
A,F
C71500 remainder . . 29.0–33.0 0.05 0.40–1.0 1.0 1.0 max . . . . .
max
A,F
C71520 65.0 min . . 29.0–33.0 0.02 0.40–1.0 0.50 1.0 max . . 0.02 max . 0.05C max
max 0.02S max
A,D,G G G G,H
C72200 remainder . . 15.0–18.0 0.05 0.50–1.0 1.0 1.0 max . . . 0.30–0.70
G
max
A
Silver counting as copper.
B
This is a high conductivity copper which has, in the annealed condition, a minimum conductivity of 101 % IACS.
C
Includes P.
D
Cu + sum of named elements, 99.8 % min.
E
Cu + sum of named elements, 99.6 % min.
F
Cu + sum of named elements, 99.5 % min.
G
When the product is for subsequent welding applications, and so specified by the purchaser, zinc shall be 0.50 %, max, lead 0.02 %, max, phosphorus 0.02 %, max, sulfur 0.02 %, max, and carbon 0.05 %, max.
H
Silicon shall be 0.03 % max, titanium shall be 0.03 % max.
B395/B395M−18
5.2.2 Tubes required to be U-bent to a small radius shall, if 7.6 The U-bend portion of tubes furnished in CopperAlloy
specified, be furnished as dual-gage tubes. UNS Nos. C23000, C44300, C44400, C44500, C60800, and
C68700 shall be relief annealed (HR) after bending. If
5.2.2.1 These tubes shall be made prior to U-bending with
specified, the U-bend portion of tubes furnished in Copper
the wall thickness of the central section of the tube length,
Alloy UNS Nos. C70400, C70600, C70620, C71000, C71500,
increased the equivalent of one Stubs’ or Birmingham Wire
C71520, and C72200 shall be relief annealed (HR) after
Gage (BWG) thicker than the wall thickness specified for the
bending.
straight leg portion of the U-bend tube.
5.2.2.2 Unless otherwise specified, dual-gage tubes shall be
NOTE2—Sometubes,whensubjectedtoaggressiveenvironments,may
made to constant inside diameter; that is, the increased wall
be subject to stress-corrosion cracking failure because of the residual
tensile stresses developed in straightening. For such applications, it is
thickness shall be obtained by increasing the outside diameter
suggested that tubes of Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C23000, C44300,
of the finished tube in the central heavy gage section.
C44400, C44500, C60800, and C68700 be subjected to a stress relieving
5.2.3 The bent portion of the U-bend tube shall be substan-
(HR) thermal treatment subsequent to straightening. If required, this must
tially uniform in curvature.
be specified on the purchase order or contract. Tolerances for roundness
and length, and the condition of straightness, for tube so ordered, shall be
to the requirements agreed upon by the manufacturer and purchaser.
6. Chemical Composition
6.1 The material shall conform to the chemical composition 8. Grain Size for Annealed Tempers
requirementsspecifiedinTable1forthecopperorcopperalloy
8.1 Grain size shall be the standard requirement for all
UNS No. designation specified in the ordering information.
product in annealed tempers.
6.1.1 Results of analysis on a product (check) sample shall
8.2 Acceptance or rejection based upon grain size shall
conform to the composition requirements within the permitted
depend only on the average grain size of a test specimen taken
analytical variance specified in Table 1.
from each of two sample portions and each specimen shall be
6.2 These composition limits do not preclude the presence
within the limits of 0.010 to 0.045 mm when determined in
ofunnamedelements.Byagreementbetweenthemanufacturer
accordance with Test Methods E112.
and purchaser, limits may be established and analysis required
8.3 Therequirementsofthissectiondonotapplytoproduct
for unnamed elements.
of the light-drawn temper (H55) drawn, stress-relieved temper
6.3 Copper Alloy UNS No. C19200—Copper may be taken
(HR50), or to the U-bent portion of the product.
as the difference between the sum of all the elements analyzed
9. Mechanical Property Requirements
and 100%.
9.1 Tensile Strength Requirements:
6.4 For copper alloys in which copper is specified as the
9.1.1 Product specified to meet the requirements of ASME
remainder, copper may be taken as the difference between the
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code shall have tensile properties
sum of all the elements analyzed and 100%.
as prescribed in Table 2 for product specified in inch-pound
6.5 For copper alloys in which zinc is specified as the
units or Table 3 for product specified in SI units. When tested
remainder,eithercopperorzincmaybetakenasthedifference
in accordance with Test Methods E8/E8M.
between the sum of all the elements analyzed and 100%.
10. Performance Requirements
7. Temper
10.1 Expansion Test:
7.1 Tempers, as defined in Classification B601, are as
10.1.1 When specified in the contract or purchaser order,
follows:
tube specimens selected for test shall withstand the expansion
shown in Table 4 when expanded in accordance with Test
7.2 Prior to U-bending, tubes of Copper Alloy UNS Nos.
Method B153.
C23000, C44300, C44400, C44500, C60800, C68700,
10.1.2 The expanded tube shall show no cracking or other
C70400, C70600, C70620, C71000, C71500, C71520, and
defects visible to the unaided eye.
C72200 shall be in the annealed temper (O61), unless other-
10.2 Flattening Test:
wise specified in the purchase order.
10.2.1 When specified in the contract or purchase order, the
7.3 Prior to bending, U-bend tubes of Copper Alloy UNS
flattening test in accordance with Test Method B968/B968M
Nos.C10200,C10300,C10800,C12000,C12200,andC14200
shall be performed.
shall be in light drawn temper (H55). Tubes of Copper Alloy
10.2.2 During inspection, the flattened areas of the test
UNS Nos. C70400, C70600, C70620, and C72200 shall, if
specimenshallbefreeofdefects,butblemishesofanaturethat
specified, be made in the light-drawn temper (H55).
do not interfere with the intended application are acceptable.
7.4 Prior to bending, U-bend tubes of Copper Alloy UNS
10.3 Residual Stress Test:
No. C19200 shall be in the annealed (O61) or light drawn
10.3.1 Product manufactured from CopperAlloy UNS Nos.
temper (H55) as specified.
C23000, C44300, C44400, C44500, C60800 and C68700 shall
7.5 Prior to bending, U-bend tubes of Copper Alloy UNS be tested for residual stress according to the requirements of
No. C71500 or C71520 shall be made in the drawn, stress- Test Method B154 or Test Method B858 and show no signs of
relieved temper (HR50), when specified. cracking.
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TABLE 2 Tensile Requirements (Inch-Pound)
NOTE 1—For SI values, see Table 3.
Temper Designation Tensile Yield
Elongation in
A
Copper or Copper Alloy UNS No. Strength, Strength,
2in.,min,%
B B
Temper Code Temper Name
min, ksi min, ksi
C10200, C10300, C10800, C12000, C12200, H55 light drawn 36 30 .
C14200
C19200 H55 light drawn 40 35 .
C19200 O61 annealed 38 12 .
C23000 O61 annealed 40 12 .
C44300, C44400, C44500 O61 annealed 45 15 .
C60800 O61 annealed 50 19 .
C68700 O61 annealed 50 18 .
C70400 O61 annealed 38 12 .
C70400 H55 light drawn 40 30 .
C70600, C70620 O61 annealed 40 15 .
C70600, C70620 H55 light drawn 45 35 .
C71000 O61 annealed 45 16 .
C71500, C71520 O61 annealed 52 18 .
For wall thicknesses up to 0.048 in., incl HR50 drawn, stress-relieved 72 50 12
For wall thicknesses over 0.048 in. HR50 drawn, stress-relieved 72 50 15
C72200 O61 annealed 45 16 .
C72200 H55 light drawn 50 45 .
TABLE 3 Tensile Requirements (SI)
NOTE 1—For Inch-Pound values, see Table 2.
Temper Designation Tensile Yield Elongation in
A
Copper or Copper Alloy UNS No. Strength, Strength, 50.8 mm,
Temper Code Temper Name
min, MPa min, MPa min, %
C10200, C10300, C10800, C12000, H55 light drawn 250 205 .
C12200, C14200
C19200 H55 light drawn 275 240 .
C19200 O61 annealed 260 85 .
C23000 O61 annealed 275 85 .
C44300, C44400, C44500 O61 annealed 310 105 .
C60800 O61 annealed 345 130 .
C68700 O61 annealed 345 125 .
C70400 O61 annealed 260 85 .
C70400 H55 light drawn 275 205 .
C70600, C70620 O61 annealed 275 105 .
C70600, C70620 H55 light drawn 310 240 .
C71000 O61 annealed 310 110 .
C71500, C71520: O61 annealed 360 125 .
For wall thicknesses up to 1.2 mm, incl HR50 drawn, stress-relieved 495 345 12
For wall thicknesses over 1.2 mm HR50 drawn, stress-relieved 495 345 15
C72200 O61 annealed 310 110 .
C72200 H55 light drawn 345 310 .
Warning—Mercury is a definite health hazard. With the 11. Other Requirements
Mercurous Nitrate Test, equipment for the detection and
11.1 Nondestructive Examination for Defects:
removal of mercury vapor produced in volatilization, and the
11.1.1 Each tube, prior to bending, shall be subjected to the
use of protective gloves is recommended.
eddy-current test.
10.3.2 When the Ammonia Vapor Test is used, the test pH
11.1.2 Tubes may be tested in the final drawn, annealed, or
value appropriate for the intended application shall be 10
heat-treated temper or in the drawn temper prior to the final
unless otherwise specified by the purchaser.
anneal or heat treatment at the option of the manufacturer.
10.3.3 Residual stress test specimens shall be from both the
11.1.3 Testing shall follow the procedures of Practice E243.
U-bend and straight leg length and tested without bending,
11.1.4 Unless otherwise agreed upon between the
springing, polishing, or any other preparation, except as
manufacturer, or supplier, and the purchaser, the manufacturer
allowed by the test method.
shall have the option of calibrating the test equipment using
NOTE3—Aresidualstresstestprovidesinformationabouttheadequacy
either notch-depth or drilled-hole standards. If agreement
of the stress relief of the material. Stress relief annealing is a method of
cannot be reached, notch-depth standard shall be utilized.
thermal stress relief. There is no standard test method to evaluate the
11.1.5 The depth of the round-bottom transverse notches
effectiveness of a relief-anneal (HR) of the U-bend section of copper-
and the diameters of the drilled holes in the calibrating tube
nickel or copper-nickel-iron tubes with respect to stress-corrosion crack-
ing susceptibility. usedtoadjustthesensitivityofthetestunitareshowninTable
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TABLE 4 Expansion Requirements TABLE 6 Notch Depth (SI)
Expansion of Tube Outside Diameter, mm
Temper Designation Tube Outside Tube Wall Thickness, mm Over 6 to 19, Over 19 to 32, Over 32 to 50,
Copper or Copper Diameter in incl incl incl
Alloy UNS No. Percent Of Over 0.43–0.81 0.13 0.15 0.18
Original Outside Incl, 0.81–1.3 0.15 0.15 0.19
Code Name
Diameter
Incl, 1.3–2.1 0.18 0.19 0.20
Incl, 2.1–2.8 0.19 0.22 0.24
O61 annealed C19200 30
Incl, 2.8–3.0 0.23 0.23 0.28
C23000 20
C44300, C44400, C44500 20
C60800 20
C68700 20
TABLE 7 Diameter of Drilled Holes
C70400 30
C70600, C70620 30 Diameter of
Drilled Holes, Drill No.
C71000 30
Tube Outside Diameter, in.
C71500, C71520 30 in.
1 3
⁄4 – ⁄4, incl 0.025 72
C72200 30
H55 light-drawn C10200, C10300, C10800, Over ⁄4 –1, incl 0.031 68
Over 1–1 ⁄4, incl 0.036 64
C12000, C12200 20
1 1
C14200 20 Over 1 ⁄4 –1 ⁄2, incl 0.042 58
1 3
Over 1 ⁄2 –1 ⁄4, incl 0.046 56
C19200 20
Over 1 ⁄4 –2, incl 0.052 55
C70400 20
C70600, C70620 20
C72200 20
HR50 drawn, stress C71500, C71520 20
TABLE 8 Diameter of Drilled Holes (SI)
relieved
Diameter of
Drilled Holes, Drill No.
Tube Outside Diameter, mm
mm
5 and Table 7 for the material specified in the inch-pound 6.0–19.0, incl 0.635 72
Over 19.0–25.0, incl 0.785 68
system and Table 6 and Table 8 for material specified in the SI
Over 25.0–32.0, incl 0.915 64
system.
Over 32.0–38.0, incl 1.07 58
11.1.6 Tubes that do not actuate the signaling device of the
Over 38.0–45.0, incl 1.17 56
Over 45.0–50.0, incl 1.32 55
eddy-current tester shall be considered as conforming to the
requirements of this test.
11.1.7 Tubescausingirrelevantsignalsbecauseofmoisture,
soil, and minor mechanical damage may be reconditioned and
stress shall be determined by the following equation for thin
retested. hollow cylinders under tension:
11.1.8 Such tubes, when retested to the original test
P 5 2St/ D 2 0.8t (1)
~ !
parameters,shallbeconsideredtoconformiftheydonotcause
where:
output signals beyond the acceptable limits.
11.1.9 Tubes causing irrelevant signals because of visible P = hydrostatic pressure, psi [MPa],
and identifiable handling marks shall be considered in confor- t = thickness of tube wall, in. [mm],
D = outside diameter of the tube, in. [mm], and
mance if the tube dimensions are within the prescribed limits
S = allowable stress of the material, psi [MPa].
and if the tubes conform to the leak test requirements of 11.2.2
or 11.2.3, unless otherwise agreed to by the manufacturer and
11.2.3 Pneumatic Test—Each tube shall be subjected to an
purchaser.
internal air gage pressure of 60 psi [400 kPa], minimum. The
product shall maintain pressure and show no evidence of
11.2 EachU-bendtubeshallbetestedtotherequirementsof
leakage for 5 s. The test method used shall permit visual
either 11.2.2 or 11.2.3.
detection of any leakage, such as by having the tube under
11.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, the manufacturer shall
water or by the pressure differential method. Any evidence of
have the option of the leak test to be used.
leakage shall be cause for rejection.
11.2.2 Hydrostatic Test—Each tube shall withstand an inter-
nal hydrostatic-pressure sufficient to subject the material to a
12. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
fiber stress of 7000 psi [48 MPa] withou
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Standard Specification for
U-Bend Seamless Copper and Copper Alloy Heat Exchanger
and Condenser Tubes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B395/B395M; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for condenser, evaporator, and heat exchanger U-bend tubes that are
manufactured from seamless copper and copper alloy tube.
1.2 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text,
SI units are shown in brackets. 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 specification is applicable to product 2 in. [50 mm] or less, inclusive, in diameter.
1.4 The product shall be produced from one of the following coppers or copper alloys, as specified in the ordering information:
Copper or
Previously Used
Copper Alloy Type of Metal
Designation
UNS No.
A
C10200 OF oxygen-free without residual deoxidants
C10300 . oxygen-free, extra low phosphorus
C10800 . oxygen-free, low phosphorus
A
C12000 DLP phosphorized, low residual phosphorus
A
C12200 DHP phosphorized, high residual
phosphorus
A
C14200 DPA phosphorized, arsenical
C19200 . phosphorized, 1 % iron
C23000 . red brass
C44300 Type B admiralty metal
C44400 Type C admiralty metal
C44500 Type D admiralty metal
C60800 . aluminum bronze
C68700 Type B 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)
C72200 . copper-nickel
A
Designations listed in Classification B224.
1.5 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test methods described in this specification.
1.5.1 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. (Warning—Mercury has been designated by many regulatory agencies as a
hazardous substance that can cause serious medical issues. Mercury, or its vapor, has been demonstrated to be hazardous to health
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 Oct. 1, 2016March 1, 2018. Published November 2016April 2018. Originally approved in 1962. Last previous edition approved in 20132016
as B395/B395M – 13.B395/B395M – 16. DOI: 10.1520/B0395_B0395M-16.10.1520/B0395_B0395M-18.
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specification SB-395 in Section II of that Code.
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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 mercury and/or mercury
containing products into your state or country may be prohibited by law.)
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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:
2.2 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
B601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast
B846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
B858 Test Method for Ammonia Vapor Test for Determining Susceptibility to Stress Corrosion Cracking in Copper Alloys
B900 Practice for Packaging of Copper and Copper Alloy Mill Products for U.S. Government Agencies
B968/B968M Test Method for Flattening of Copper and Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tube
E3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
E8/E8M 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
E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods) (Withdrawn 2010)
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
E118 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-Chromium Alloys (Withdrawn 2010)
E243 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Examination of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes
E255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for the Determination of Chemical Composition
E478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys
E2575 Standard Test Method for Determination of Oxygen in Copper and Copper Alloys (Withdrawn 2017)
2.3 Other Standards:Standard:
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms related to copper and copper alloys, refer to Terminology B846.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 dual-gage tube, n—a tube which has more than one wall-gage thickness contained within the length of the tube.
3.2.2 squareness of cut, n—the maximum deviation of one side of a cross section of tube from the opposite side, when measured
against the projected perpendicularity of the plane of the projected center of the tube at the ends.
3.2.3 u-bend tube, n—a tube bent 180° in a single plane into a U-shape.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Include the following specified choices when placing orders for product under this specification, as applicable:
4.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue,
4.1.2 Copper or copper alloy UNS No. designation (Section 6),
4.1.3 Temper (Section 7),
4.1.4 Dimensions—X–diameter and wall thickness of the tube (see 12.1 and 12.2),
4.1.5 Schedule of bending radii (must include the number of pieces of each radii) (see 12.2.5),
4.1.6 Length of U-bend tube legs (see 12.2.8),
4.1.7 If the product is to be subsequently welded (see Table 1), and
4.1.8 Intended application, and
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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Copper or Composition,%
Copper
Nickel, Other
Lead,
Alloy
Copper Tin Aluminum incl Iron Zinc Manganese Arsenic Antimony Phosphorus Chromium Named
max
UNS No.
Cobalt Elements
A,B
C10200 99.95 . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ppm
min max O
A C
C10300 99.95 . . . . . . . . . 0.001–0.005 . .
min
A C
C10800 99.95 . . . . . . . . . 0.005–0.012 . .
min
A
C12000 99.90 . . . . . . . . . 0.004–0.012 . .
min
A
C12200 99.9 min . . . . . . . . . 0.015–0.040 . .
A
C14200 99.4 min . . . . . . . 0.15–0.50 . 0.015–0.040 . .
D
C19200 98.5 min . . . . 0.8–1.2 0.20 . . . 0.01–0.04 . .
max
D
C23000 84.0–86.0 . . . 0.05 0.05 remainder . . . . . .
max
E
C44300 70.0–73.0 0.9–1.2 . . 0.07 0.06 remainder . 0.02–0.06 . . . .
max
E
C44400 70.0–73.0 0.9–1.2 . . 0.07 0.06 remainder . . 0.02–0.10 . . .
max
E
C44500 70.0–73.0 0.9–1.2 . . 0.07 0.06 remainder . . . 0.02–0.10 . .
max
A,F
C60800 remainder . 5.0–6.5 . 0.10 0.10 . . 0.02–0.35 . . . .
max
A,F
C68700 76.0–79.0 . 1.8–2.5 . 0.07 0.06 remainder . 0.02–0.06 . . . .
max
A,F
C70400 remainder . . 4.8–6.2 0.05 1.3–1.7 1.0 0.30 to . . . . .
max 0.8
A,F G
C70600 remainder . . 9.0–11.0 0.05 1.0–1.8 1.0 1.0 max . . . . .
max
A,F
C70620 86.5 min . . 9.0–11.0 0.02 1.0–1.8 0.50 1.0 max . . 0.02 max . 0.05C max
max 0.02S max
A,F,G G G G
C71000 remainder . . 19.0–23.0 0.05 1.0 1.0 1.0 . . .
G G
max max max
A,F
C71500 remainder . . 29.0–33.0 0.05 0.40–1.0 1.0 1.0 max . . . . .
max
A,F
C71520 65.0 min . . 29.0–33.0 0.02 0.40–1.0 0.50 1.0 max . . 0.02 max . 0.05C max
max 0.02S max
A,D,G G G G,H
C72200 remainder . . 15.0–18.0 0.05 0.50–1.0 1.0 1.0 max . . . 0.30–0.70
G
max
A
Silver counting as copper.
B
This is a high conductivity copper which has, in the annealed condition, a minimum conductivity of 101 % IACS.
C
Includes P.
D
Cu + sum of named elements, 99.8 % min.
E
Cu + sum of named elements, 99.6 % min.
F
Cu + sum of named elements, 99.5 % min.
G
When the product is for subsequent welding applications, and so specified by the purchaser, zinc shall be 0.50 %, max, lead 0.02 %, max, phosphorus 0.02 %, max, sulfur 0.02 %, max, and carbon 0.05 %, max.
H
Silicon shall be 0.03 % max, titanium shall be 0.03 % max.
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4.1.9 If the product is to be for U.S. Government.
4.2 The following options are available but may not be included unless specified at the time of placing of the order when
required:
4.2.1 Heat identification or traceability details (see 5.1.2).
4.2.2 Tension test (see 9.1),
4.2.3 Relief anneal of U-bent portion of copper-nickel U-bend tubes (see 7.6),
4.2.4 Dual-gage, a schedule of tubes required in dual-gage and length of heavy gage section must be furnished with this option
(see 5.2.2 and 12.2.3),
4.2.5 Flattening Test (Section 10.2).
4.2.6 Expansion Test (Section 10.1).
4.2.7 Certification, if required (see Section 21), and
4.2.8 Mill Test Report, if required (see Section 22).
4.3 If product is purchased for agencies of the U.S. Government, it shall be in accordance with the requirements specified in
the Supplementary Requirements section, when specified in the contract or purchase order.
4.4 If product is ordered for ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Application (See Certification Section 21).
5. Materials and Manufacture
5.1 Materials:
5.1.1 The material of manufacture shall be of the copper alloys defined in 1.4 and of such quality and purity that the finished
product shall have the properties and characteristics prescribed in this specification for the applicable alloy and temper.
5.1.2 When specified in the contract or purchase order that heat identification or traceability is required, the purchaser shall
specify the details desired.
NOTE 1—Due to the discontinuous nature of the processing of casting into wrought products, it is not always practical to identify a specific casting
analysis with a specific quantity of material.
5.2 Manufacture:
5.2.1 The product shall be manufactured by such hot working, cold working and annealing processes as to produce a uniform
wrought structure in the finished product.
5.2.2 Tubes required to be U-bent to a small radius shall, if specified, be furnished as dual-gage tubes.
5.2.2.1 These tubes shall be made prior to U-bending with the wall thickness of the central section of the tube length, increased
the equivalent of one Stubs’ or Birmingham Wire Gage (BWG) thicker than the wall thickness specified for the straight leg portion
of the U-bend tube.
5.2.2.2 Unless otherwise specified, dual-gage tubes shall be made to constant inside diameter; that is, the increased wall
thickness shall be obtained by increasing the outside diameter of the finished tube in the central heavy gage section.
5.2.3 The bent portion of the U-bend tube shall be substantially uniform in curvature.
6. Chemical Composition
6.1 The material shall conform to the chemical composition requirements specified in Table 1 for the copper or copper alloy
UNS No. designation specified in the ordering information.
6.1.1 Results of analysis on a product (check) sample shall conform to the composition requirements within the permitted
analytical variance specified in Table 1.
6.2 These composition limits do not preclude the presence of unnamed elements. By agreement between the manufacturer and
purchaser, limits may be established and analysis required for unnamed elements.
6.3 Copper Alloy UNS No. C19200—Copper may be taken as the difference between the sum of all the elements analyzed and
100 %.
6.4 For copper alloys in which copper is specified as the remainder, copper may be taken as the difference between the sum of
all the elements analyzed and 100 %.
6.5 For copper alloys in which zinc is specified as the remainder, either copper or zinc may be taken as the difference between
the sum of all the elements analyzed and 100 %.
7. Temper
7.1 Tempers, as defined in Classification B601, are as follows:
7.2 Prior to U-bending, tubes of Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C23000, C44300, C44400, C44500, C60800, C68700, C70400,
C70600, C70620, C71000, C71500, C71520, and C72200 shall be in the annealed temper (O61), unless otherwise specified in the
purchase order.
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7.3 Prior to bending, U-bend tubes of Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C10200, C10300, C10800, C12000, C12200, and C14200 shall
be in light drawn temper (H55). Tubes of Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C70400, C70600, C70620, and C72200 shall, if specified, be
made in the light-drawn temper (H55).
7.4 Prior to bending, U-bend tubes of Copper Alloy UNS No. C19200 shall be in the annealed (O61) or light drawn temper
(H55) as specified.
7.5 Prior to bending, U-bend tubes of Copper Alloy UNS No. C71500 or C71520 shall be made in the drawn, stress-relieved
temper (HR50), when specified.
7.6 The U-bend portion of tubes furnished in Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C23000, C44300, C44400, C44500, C60800, and C68700
shall be relief annealed (HR) after bending. If specified, the U-bend portion of tubes furnished in Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C70400,
C70600, C70620, C71000, C71500, C71520, and C72200 shall be relief annealed (HR) after bending.
NOTE 2—Some tubes, when subjected to aggressive environments, may be subject to stress-corrosion cracking failure because of the residual tensile
stresses developed in straightening. For such applications, it is suggested that tubes of Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C23000, C44300, C44400, C44500,
C60800, and C68700 be subjected to a stress relieving (HR) thermal treatment subsequent to straightening. If required, this must be specified on the
purchase order or contract. Tolerances for roundness and length, and the condition of straightness, for tube so ordered, shall be to the requirements agreed
upon by the manufacturer and purchaser.
8. Grain Size for Annealed Tempers
8.1 Grain size shall be the standard requirement for all product in annealed tempers.
8.2 Acceptance or rejection based upon grain size shall depend only on the average grain size of a test specimen taken from
each of two sample portions and each specimen shall be within the limits of 0.010 to 0.045 mm when determined in accordance
with Test Methods E112.
8.3 The requirements of this section do not apply to product of the light-drawn temper (H55) drawn, stress-relieved temper
(HR50), or to the U-bent portion of the product.
9. Mechanical Property Requirements
9.1 Tensile Strength Requirements:
9.1.1 Product specified to meet the requirements of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code shall have tensile properties as
prescribed in Table 2 for product specified in inch-pound units or Table 3 for product specified in SI units. When tested in
accordance with Test Methods E8/E8M.
10. Performance Requirements
10.1 Expansion Test:
10.1.1 When specified in the contract or purchaser order, tube specimens selected for test shall withstand the expansion shown
in Table 4 when expanded in accordance with Test Method B153.
10.1.2 The expanded tube shall show no cracking or other defects visible to the unaided eye.
10.2 Flattening Test:
TABLE 2 Tensile Requirements (Inch-Pound)
NOTE 1—For SI values, see Table 3.
Temper Designation Tensile Yield
Elongation in
A
Copper or Copper Alloy UNS No. Strength, Strength,
2 in., min, %
B B
Temper Code Temper Name
min, ksi min, ksi
C10200, C10300, C10800, C12000, C12200, H55 light drawn 36 30 .
C14200
C19200 H55 light drawn 40 35 .
C19200 O61 annealed 38 12 .
C23000 O61 annealed 40 12 .
C44300, C44400, C44500 O61 annealed 45 15 .
C60800 O61 annealed 50 19 .
C68700 O61 annealed 50 18 .
C70400 O61 annealed 38 12 .
C70400 H55 light drawn 40 30 .
C70600, C70620 O61 annealed 40 15 .
C70600, C70620 H55 light drawn 45 35 .
C71000 O61 annealed 45 16 .
C71500, C71520 O61 annealed 52 18 .
For wall thicknesses up to 0.048 in., incl HR50 drawn, stress-relieved 72 50 12
For wall thicknesses over 0.048 in. HR50 drawn, stress-relieved 72 50 15
C72200 O61 annealed 45 16 .
C72200 H55 light drawn 50 45 .
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TABLE 3 Tensile Requirements (SI)
NOTE 1—For Inch-Pound values, see Table 2.
Temper Designation Tensile Yield Elongation in
A
Copper or Copper Alloy UNS No. Strength, Strength, 50.8 mm,
Temper Code Temper Name
min, MPa min, MPa min, %
C10200, C10300, C10800, C12000, H55 light drawn 250 205 .
C12200, C14200
C19200 H55 light drawn 275 240 .
C19200 O61 annealed 260 85 .
C23000 O61 annealed 275 85 .
C44300, C44400, C44500 O61 annealed 310 105 .
C60800 O61 annealed 345 130 .
C68700 O61 annealed 345 125 .
C70400 O61 annealed 260 85 .
C70400 H55 light drawn 275 205 .
C70600, C70620 O61 annealed 275 105 .
C70600, C70620 H55 light drawn 310 240 .
C71000 O61 annealed 310 110 .
C71500, C71520: O61 annealed 360 125 .
For wall thicknesses up to 1.2 mm, incl HR50 drawn, stress-relieved 495 345 12
For wall thicknesses over 1.2 mm HR50 drawn, stress-relieved 495 345 15
C72200 O61 annealed 310 110 .
C72200 H55 light drawn 345 310 .
TABLE 4 Expansion Requirements
Expansion of
Temper Designation Tube Outside
Copper or Copper Diameter in
Alloy UNS No. Percent Of
Original Outside
Code Name
Diameter
O61 annealed C19200 30
C23000 20
C44300, C44400, C44500 20
C60800 20
C68700 20
C70400 30
C70600, C70620 30
C71000 30
C71500, C71520 30
C72200 30
H55 light-drawn C10200, C10300, C10800,
C12000, C12200 20
C14200 20
C19200 20
C70400 20
C70600, C70620 20
C72200 20
HR50 drawn, stress C71500, C71520 20
relieved
10.2.1 When specified in the contract or purchase order, the flattening test in accordance with Test Method B968/B968M shall
be performed.
10.2.2 During inspection, the flattened areas of the test specimen shall be free of defects, but blemishes of a nature that do not
interfere with the intended application are acceptable.
10.3 Residual Stress Test:
10.3.1 Product manufactured from Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C23000, C44300, C44400, C44500, C60800 and C68700 shall be
tested for residual stress according to the requirements of Test Method B154 or Test Method B858 and show no signs of cracking.
Warning—Mercury is a definite health hazard. With the Mercurous Nitrate Test, equipment for the detection and removal of
mercury vapor produced in volatilization, and the use of protective gloves is recommended.
10.3.2 When the Ammonia Vapor Test is used, the test pH value appropriate for the intended application shall be 10 unless
otherwise specified by the purchaser.
10.3.3 Residual stress test specimens shall be from both the U-bend and straight leg length and tested without bending,
springing, polishing, or any other preparation, except as allowed by the test method.
NOTE 3—A residual stress test provides information about the adequacy of the stress relief of the material. Stress relief annealing is a method of thermal
stress relief. There is no standard test method to evaluate the effectiveness of a relief-anneal (HR) of the U-bend section of copper-nickel or
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copper-nickel-iron tubes with respect to stress-corrosion cracking susceptibility.
11. Other Requirements
11.1 Nondestructive Examination for Defects:
11.1.1 Each tube, prior to bending, shall be subjected to the eddy-current test.
11.1.2 Tubes may be tested in the final drawn, annealed, or heat-treated temper or in the drawn temper prior to the final anneal
or heat treatment at the option of the manufacturer.
11.1.3 Testing shall follow the procedures of Practice E243.
11.1.4 Unless otherwise agreed upon between the manufacturer, or supplier, and the purchaser, the manufacturer shall have the
option of calibrating the test equipment using either notch-depth or drilled-hole standards. If agreement cannot be reached,
notch-depth standard shall be utilized.
11.1.5 The depth of the round-bottom transverse notches and the diameters of the drilled holes in the calibrating tube used to
adjust the sensitivity of the test unit are shown in Table 5 and Table 7 for the material specified in the inch-pound system and Table
6 and Table 8 for material specified in the SI system.
11.1.6 Tubes that do not actuate the signaling device of the eddy-current tester shall be considered as conforming to the
requirements of this test.
11.1.7 Tubes causing irrelevant signals because of moisture, soil, and minor mechanical damage may be reconditioned and
retested.
11.1.8 Such tubes, when retested to the original test parameters, shall be considered to conform if they do not cause output
signals beyond the acceptable limits.
11.1.9 Tubes causing irrelevant signals because of visible and identifiable handling marks shall be considered in conformance
if the tube dimensions are within the prescribed limits and if the tubes conform to the leak test requirements of 11.2.2 or 11.2.3,
unless otherwise agreed to by the manufacturer and purchaser.
11.2 Each U-bend tube shall be tested to the requirements of either 11.2.2 or 11.2.3.
11.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, the manufacturer shall have the option of the leak test to be used.
11.2.2 Hydrostatic Test—Each tube shall withstand an internal hydrostatic-pressure sufficient to subject the material to a fiber
stress of 7000 psi [48 MPa] without evidence of leakage. The tube need not be tested at a hydrostatic pressure of over a gage
pressure of 1000 psi [6.9 MPa], unless so specified. The stress shall be determined by the following equation for thin hollow
cylinders under tension:
P 5 2St/~D 2 0.8t! (1)
where:
P = hydrostatic pressure, psi [MPa],
t = thickness of tube wall, in. [mm],
D = outside diameter of the tube, in. [mm], and
S = allowable stress of the material, psi [MPa].
11.2.3 Pneumatic Test—Each tube shall be subjected to an internal air gage pressure of 60 psi [400 kPa], minimum. The product
shall maintain pressure and show no evidence of leakage for 5 s. The test method used shall permit visual detection of any leakage,
such as by having the tube under water or by the pressure differential method. Any evidence of leakage shall be cause for rejection.
12. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
12.1 Tube Diameter—The outside diameter of the straight leg portion of the tube, exclusive of the central heavy gage portion,
shall not vary from that specified by more than the amounts shown in Table 9 for product specified in the inch-pound system or
Table 10 for product specified in the SI system as measured by “go” and “no-go” ring gages.
12.2 Thickness:
12.2.1 Tubes Ordered to Minimum Wall—Prior to bending, the wall thickness of the single-gage tubes at the thinnest point shall
not be less than the thickness specified. The maximum plus deviation from the specified wall at any point shall not exceed twice
the value shown in Table 11 for product specified in the inch-pound system or Table 12 for product specified in the SI system.
TABLE 5 Notch Depth
Tube Outside Diameter, in.
1 3 1
Tube Wall Thickness, in. Over ⁄4 to Over ⁄4 to Over 1 ⁄4 to
3 1
⁄4, incl 1 ⁄4, incl 2, i
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