ASTM B587-97e1

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Designation: B 587 – 97
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.
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e NOTE—3.1.7 and Note 3 were deleted editorially in March 2000.
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1. Scope * Determination of Chemical Composition
E 478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for
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Alloys
round, rectangular, and square copper alloy welded tube for
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E 527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)
general engineering applications.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are the standard
3. Terminology
except for grain size which is stated in SI units. SI values given
3.1 Definitions:
in parentheses are for information only.
3.1.1 average diameter (for round tubes only), n—the
1.3 The following hazard statement pertains only to the test
average of the maximum and minimum outside diameters, or
method described in 18.2.3, 18.2.4, 18.2.6, and 18.2.7 of this
the maximum and minimum inside diameters, whichever is
specification: This standard does not purport to address all of
applicable, as determined at any one cross section of the tube.
the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.2 coil—a length of the product wound into a series of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
connected turns. The unqualified term “coil” as applied to tube
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
is normally understood as referring to a bunched coil.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.2.1 mill length—lengths that can be conveniently manu-
2. Referenced Documents factured in the mills.
3.1.2.2 mill lengths with ends—lengths, including ends, that
2.1 ASTM Standards:
can be conveniently manufactured in the mills.
B 153 Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and
2 3.1.3 flash or bead—weld metal that protrudes beyond the
Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing
normal wall, both inside or outside.
B 154 Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper
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3.1.4 lengths—straight pieces of the product.
and Copper-Alloys
3.1.4.1 ends—straight pieces, shorter than the nominal
B 428 Test Method for Angle of Twist in Rectangular and
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length, left over after cutting the product into mill lengths,
Square Copper and Copper Alloy Tube
stock lengths, or specified lengths. They are subject to mini-
B 601 Practice for Temper Designations for Copper and
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mum length and maximum weight requirements.
Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast
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3.1.4.2 specific—straight lengths that are uniform in length,
E 3 Methods of Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
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as specified, and subject to established tolerances.
E 8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
3.1.4.3 stock—straight lengths that are mill cut and stored in
E 18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell
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advance of orders. They are usually subject to established
Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials
tolerances.
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
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3.1.5 scarfing—the removing of flash or bead by a cutting
Determine Conformance with Specifications
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E 112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
3.1.6 tube—a hollow product of round or any other cross
E 243 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Exami-
5 section, having a continuous periphery.
nation of Copper and Copper Alloy Tubes
3.1.6.1 welded—product made from sheet, strip, or plate
E 255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for
with a seam made by welding.
3.1.6.2 as-welded—a condition created as a result of shap-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B05 on Copper
ing sheet, strip, or plate into a tubular form and welding
and Copper Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.04 on Pipe
without subsequent heat treatment or cold work, or both.
and Tube.
3.1.6.3 welded and annealed—welded tube that has been
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 1997. Published March 1998. Originally
published as B 587 – 73. Last previous edition B 587 – 96.
annealed to produce a uniformed grain size appropriate to the
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.05.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.03. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.01.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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