ASTM B1003-16

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:B1003 −16
Standard Specification for
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Seamless Copper Tube for Linesets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B1003; 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 E3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-
1.1 Thisspecificationestablishestherequirementsforseam-
terials
lesscoppertubeforlinesetsintendedforuseinairconditioning
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
units. The pressure rating established is 700 psi at 250 °F and
Determine Conformance with Specifications
incorporates fully annealed and brazed copper tubing.
E53 Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed
1.2 The tube shall be produced from the following copper
Copper by Gravimetry
alloy:
E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and
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Previously Used
CopperAlloys(PhotometricMethods)(Withdrawn2010)
Copper UNS No. Description
Designation
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
E243 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Examina-
Phosphorus deoxidized,
C12200 DHP
high residual phosphorus
tion of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded E255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for
the Determination of Chemical Composition
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
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conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
2.2 ASME Standard:
and are not considered standard.
B16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder-Joint
1.4 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the Pressure Fittings
test methods described in this specification:
1.4.1 This standard does not purport to address all of the 3. Terminology
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1 For definitions of terms related to copper and copper
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
alloys, refer to Terminology B846.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.1 insulating material, n—any material used to impart
2. Referenced Documents
insulating properties to the copper coil provided the material
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does not cause corrosion of the copper.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
B153 Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and
3.2.2 lineset, n—asetoftwo(2)coilsconsistingofasuction
Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing
line and a liquid line.
B577 Test Methods for Detection of Cuprous Oxide (Hydro-
3.2.2.1 liquid line, n—a specified length of coiled tube with
gen Embrittlement Susceptibility) in Copper
or without a sleeved insulating material.
B601 ClassificationforTemperDesignationsforCopperand
Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast 3.2.2.2 suction line, n—a specified length of coiled tube
with a sleeved insulating material.
B846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
B900 Practice for Packaging of Copper and Copper Alloy
3.2.3 R-value, n—the quantity determined by the tempera-
Mill Products for U.S. Government Agencies
ture difference, at steady state, between two defined surfaces of
a material or construction that induces a unit heat flow rate
through a unit area.
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeB05onCopper
and CopperAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.04 on Pipe
and Tube.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2016. Published November 2016. DOI:
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10.1520/B1003-16. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
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B1003−16
4. Ordering Information 5.2.1 The tube shall be manufactured by such hot- or
cold-working processes as to produce a uniform wrought
4.1 Include the following specified choices when placing
structure in the finished product.
orders for product under this specification, as applicable:
5.2.2 Th
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