ASTM B249/B249M-10

This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:B249/B249M–09 Designation: B249/B249M – 10
Standard Specification for
General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-
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Alloy Rod, Bar, Shapes and Forgings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B249/B249M; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
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1.1 This specification establishes the general requirements common to wrought copper and copper alloy rod, bar, shapes, and
forgings which shall apply to Specifications B16/B16M, B21/B21M, B98/B98M, B124/B124M, B138/B138M, B139/B139M,
B140/B140M, B150/B150M, B151/B151M, B196/B196M, B283, B301/B301M, B371/B371M, B411/B411M, B441, B453/
B453M, B455, B570, and B927 to the extent referenced therein.
1.2 The chemical composition, physical and mechanical properties, and all other requirements not included in this specification
are prescribed in the product specification.
1.3The values stated in inch-pounds units or SI units are to be regarded separately in the standard. Within the text the SI values
are given in brackets. The values stated in each system of units are not exact equivalents; each system is independent of the other.
Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. 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.
1.3.1 Within the text the SI values are given in brackets.
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NOTE 1—Requirements for flat wire (defined as flat products up to and including 0.188 in. thick and up to 1 ⁄4 in. in width, with all surfaces rolled
or drawn, without having been slit, sheared or sawed) including square, furnished in coils or straight lengths, or on spools, reels, or bucks are described
by the wire Specifications B206/B206M and B272.
1.4 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B16/B16M Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
B21/B21M Specification for Naval Brass Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B98/B98M Specification for Copper-Silicon Alloy Rod, Bar and Shapes
B124/B124M Specification for Copper and Copper Alloy Forging Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B138/B138M Specification for Manganese Bronze Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B139/B139M Specification for Phosphor Bronze Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B140/B140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead (Red Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B150/B150M Specification for Aluminum Bronze Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B151/B151M Specification for Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloy (Nickel Silver) and Copper-Nickel Rod and Bar
B154 Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper Alloys
B187/B187M Specification for Copper, Bus Bar, Rod, and Shapes and General Purpose Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials
B194 Specification for Copper-Beryllium Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.02 on Rod,
Bar, Wire, Shapes and Forgings.
Current edition approved Oct.April 1, 2009.2010. Published November 2009.May 2010. Originally approved in 1951. Last previous edition approved in 20062009 as
B249/B249M – 069. DOI: 10.1520/B0249_B0249M-109.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifications SB-249 in Section II of that Code.
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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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:B249/B249M–09 Designation: B249/B249M – 10
Standard Specification for
General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-
1
Alloy Rod, Bar, Shapes and Forgings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B249/B249M; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
2
1.1 This specification establishes the general requirements common to wrought copper and copper alloy rod, bar, shapes, and
forgings which shall apply to Specifications B16/B16M, B21/B21M, B98/B98M, B124/B124M, B138/B138M, B139/B139M,
B140/B140M, B150/B150M, B151/B151M, B196/B196M, B283, B301/B301M, B371/B371M, B411/B411M, B441, B453/
B453M, B455, B570, and B927 to the extent referenced therein.
1.2 The chemical composition, physical and mechanical properties, and all other requirements not included in this specification
are prescribed in the product specification.
1.3The values stated in inch-pounds units or SI units are to be regarded separately in the standard. Within the text the SI values
are given in brackets. The values stated in each system of units are not exact equivalents; each system is independent of the other.
Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. 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.
1.3.1 Within the text the SI values are given in brackets.
1
NOTE 1—Requirements for flat wire (defined as flat products up to and including 0.188 in. thick and up to 1 ⁄4 in. in width, with all surfaces rolled
or drawn, without having been slit, sheared or sawed) including square, furnished in coils or straight lengths, or on spools, reels, or bucks are described
by the wire Specifications B206/B206M and B272.
1.4 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
3
2.1 ASTM Standards:
B16/B16M Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
B21/B21M Specification for Naval Brass Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B98/B98M Specification for Copper-Silicon Alloy Rod, Bar and Shapes
B124/B124M Specification for Copper and Copper Alloy Forging Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B138/B138M Specification for Manganese Bronze Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B139/B139M Specification for Phosphor Bronze Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B140/B140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead (Red Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B150/B150M Specification for Aluminum Bronze Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B151/B151M Specification for Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloy (Nickel Silver) and Copper-Nickel Rod and Bar
B154 Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper Alloys
B187/B187M Specification for Copper, Bus Bar, Rod, and Shapes and General Purpose Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials
B194 Specification for Copper-Beryllium Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.02 on Rod,
Bar, Wire, Shapes and Forgings.
Current edition approved Oct.April 1, 2009.2010. Published November 2009.May 2010. Originally approved in 1951. Last previous edition approved in 20062009 as
B249/B249M – 069. DOI: 10.1520/B0249_B0249M-109.
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifications SB-249 in Section II of that Code.
3
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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States
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