ASTM B587-06

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Designation: B 587 – 06
Standard Specification for
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Welded Brass Tube
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 587; 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.
1. Scope* E 243 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Exami-
nation of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for
E 255 Practice for Sampling Copper and CopperAlloys for
round, rectangular, and square copper alloy welded tube for
the Determination of Chemical Composition
general engineering applications.
E 478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are the standard
Alloys
except for grain size which is stated in SI units. SI values given
E 527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)
in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 The following hazard statement pertains only to the test
3. Terminology
method described in 18.2.3, 18.2.4, 18.2.6, and 18.2.7 of this
3.1 Definitions:
specification: This standard does not purport to address all of
3.1.1 average diameter (for round tubes only), n—the
the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
average of the maximum and minimum outside diameters, or
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
the maximum and minimum inside diameters, whichever is
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
applicable, as determined at any one cross section of the tube.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.2 coil—a length of the product wound into a series of
2. Referenced Documents connected turns. The unqualified term “coil” as applied to tube
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is normally understood as referring to a bunched coil.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.2.1 mill length—lengths that can be conveniently manu-
B 153 Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and
factured in the mills.
Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing
3.1.2.2 mill lengths with ends—lengths, including ends, that
B 154 Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper
can be conveniently manufactured in the mills.
Alloys
3.1.3 flash or bead—weld metal that protrudes beyond the
B 428 Test Method for Angle of Twist in Rectangular and
normal wall, both inside or outside.
Square Copper and Copper Alloy Tube
3.1.4 lengths—straight pieces of the product.
B 601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper
3.1.4.1 ends—straight pieces, shorter than the nominal
and Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast
length, left over after cutting the product into mill lengths,
E3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
stock lengths, or specified lengths. They are subject to mini-
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
mum length and maximum weight requirements.
E 18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell
3.1.4.2 specific—straight lengths that are uniform in length,
Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials
as specified, and subject to established tolerances.
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
3.1.4.3 stock—straightlengthsthataremillcutandstoredin
Determine Conformance with Specifications
advance of orders. They are usually subject to established
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
tolerances.
3.1.5 scarfing—the removing of flash or bead by a cutting
operation.
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeB05onCopper
3.1.6 tube—a hollow product of round or any other cross
and CopperAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.04 on Pipe
section, having a continuous periphery.
and Tube.
3.1.6.1 welded—product made from sheet, strip, or plate
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2006. Published October 2006. Originally
approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as B 587 – 97 (2003).
with a seam made by welding.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
3.1.6.2 as-welded—a condition created as a result of shap-
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
ing sheet, strip, or plate into a tubular form and welding
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. without subsequent heat treatment or cold work, or both.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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B587–06
3.1.6.3 welded and annealed—welded tube that has been quality and soundness as to be suitable for processing into the
annealed to produce a uniformed grain
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