ASTM B698/B698M-10(2021)
(Classification)Standard Classification for Seamless Copper and Copper Alloy Plumbing Pipe and Tube
Standard Classification for Seamless Copper and Copper Alloy Plumbing Pipe and Tube
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This classification is provided to serve the needs of designers, specifiers, installers, and users of seamless copper and copper alloy plumbing tube and piping systems. It familiarizes them with the products available for such systems, giving size ranges and available materials for products listed herein. Also refer to Section 1.
SCOPE
1.1 This classification covers various types of seamless copper and copper alloy2 pipe and tube used for water service, distribution, and drainage. It is not a specification for the various types and alloys.
1.2 This classification uses the standard copper designations developed and used by the copper industry.
1.3 This classification makes no attempt to differentiate between all compositions that could be termed coppers or copper alloys, but, in conformance with general practice in the trade, includes those coppers and copper alloys commonly used in the manufacture of water service, distribution, and drainage pipe and tube.
1.4 This classification makes no attempt to differentiate between all applications of seamless copper and copper alloy piping and tube intended for use in water service distribution and drainage.
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
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.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Dec-2020
- Technical Committee
- B05 - Copper and Copper Alloys
- Drafting Committee
- B05.04 - Pipe and Tube
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Aug-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2017
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2015
- Effective Date
- 15-May-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2014
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2014
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2013
Overview
ASTM B698/B698M-10(2021) is the international standard providing a comprehensive classification for seamless copper and copper alloy plumbing pipe and tube. Developed by ASTM, this standard outlines types, alloy designations, and general applications for products used specifically in water service, distribution, and drainage systems. It facilitates the work of designers, specifiers, installers, and end users by detailing available size ranges and relevant copper materials commonly used in the industry.
This standard serves as a valuable resource by introducing the standard copper alloy designations and organizing the range of seamless piping and tubing products available. It adheres to international principles set by the World Trade Organization (WTO) Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee, ensuring global relevance and compliance.
Key Topics
- Product Classification: Provides a framework for classifying seamless copper and copper alloy pipes and tubes for plumbing applications, based on size and alloy type.
- Copper Alloy Designations: Uses industry-recognized copper designations to describe the alloy composition, including widely used UNS numbers.
- Size Ranges: Lists available nominal sizes in inch-pound (Imperial) and SI (metric) units across various standard product specifications.
- Intended Applications: Focuses on water service, potable water distribution, and drainage systems in building environments.
- Material Coverage: Includes the most common alloys such as oxygen-free copper, phosphorus-deoxidized copper, and red brass, but does not seek to cover all possible compositions.
- System Compatibility: Emphasizes that SI and inch-pound values must not be intermixed for compliance - each measurement system is to be treated independently.
Applications
Seamless copper and copper alloy plumbing pipes and tubes classified by ASTM B698/B698M-10(2021) are primarily used in:
- Potable Water Systems: Delivering safe and reliable drinking water through household and commercial piping networks.
- Water Distribution: Moving water efficiently throughout buildings and infrastructure.
- Drainage, Waste, and Vent Systems: Facilitating the removal and venting of wastewater and gases in accordance with plumbing codes.
- Building Services Engineering: Ideal for use in residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings where durability, corrosion resistance, and reliability are critical.
By clarifying available copper and alloy options, this standard supports informed decision-making in both new construction and renovation projects, ensuring effective and standards-compliant plumbing solutions.
Related Standards
ASTM B698/B698M-10(2021) references several key ASTM documents that provide further specification and terminology for copper piping systems:
- ASTM B42: Specification for seamless copper pipe (standard sizes)
- ASTM B43: Specification for seamless red brass pipe
- ASTM B88 & B88M: Specification for seamless copper water tube (inch-pound and metric units)
- ASTM B302: Specification for threadless copper pipe
- ASTM B306: Specification for copper drainage tube (DWV)
- ASTM B846: Terminology for copper and copper alloys
- ASTM E527: Practice for numbering metals and alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)
For those involved in specifying, selecting, or procuring copper plumbing materials, referencing ASTM B698/B698M-10(2021) and related standards ensures compatibility, safety, and performance in water service applications.
Keywords: seamless copper pipe, copper alloy tube, ASTM standard, plumbing systems, water service piping, drainage tube, copper UNS designation, plumbing pipe classification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM B698/B698M-10(2021) is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Classification for Seamless Copper and Copper Alloy Plumbing Pipe and Tube". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 4.1 This classification is provided to serve the needs of designers, specifiers, installers, and users of seamless copper and copper alloy plumbing tube and piping systems. It familiarizes them with the products available for such systems, giving size ranges and available materials for products listed herein. Also refer to Section 1. SCOPE 1.1 This classification covers various types of seamless copper and copper alloy2 pipe and tube used for water service, distribution, and drainage. It is not a specification for the various types and alloys. 1.2 This classification uses the standard copper designations developed and used by the copper industry. 1.3 This classification makes no attempt to differentiate between all compositions that could be termed coppers or copper alloys, but, in conformance with general practice in the trade, includes those coppers and copper alloys commonly used in the manufacture of water service, distribution, and drainage pipe and tube. 1.4 This classification makes no attempt to differentiate between all applications of seamless copper and copper alloy piping and tube intended for use in water service distribution and drainage. 1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined. 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.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 4.1 This classification is provided to serve the needs of designers, specifiers, installers, and users of seamless copper and copper alloy plumbing tube and piping systems. It familiarizes them with the products available for such systems, giving size ranges and available materials for products listed herein. Also refer to Section 1. SCOPE 1.1 This classification covers various types of seamless copper and copper alloy2 pipe and tube used for water service, distribution, and drainage. It is not a specification for the various types and alloys. 1.2 This classification uses the standard copper designations developed and used by the copper industry. 1.3 This classification makes no attempt to differentiate between all compositions that could be termed coppers or copper alloys, but, in conformance with general practice in the trade, includes those coppers and copper alloys commonly used in the manufacture of water service, distribution, and drainage pipe and tube. 1.4 This classification makes no attempt to differentiate between all applications of seamless copper and copper alloy piping and tube intended for use in water service distribution and drainage. 1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined. 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.
ASTM B698/B698M-10(2021) 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 B698/B698M-10(2021) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM B42-20, ASTM B88M-20, ASTM B43-20, ASTM B846-19a, ASTM B846-19, ASTM B88M-18, ASTM B302-17, ASTM B88-16, ASTM B88M-16, ASTM B43-15, ASTM B42-15a, ASTM B42-15, ASTM B88-14, ASTM B43-14, ASTM B88M-13. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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: B698/B698M −10 (Reapproved 2021)
Standard Classification for
Seamless Copper and Copper Alloy Plumbing Pipe and
Tube
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B698/B698M; 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* 2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This classification covers various types of seamless
B42 Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes
copper and copper alloy pipe and tube used for water service,
B43 Specification for Seamless Red Brass Pipe, Standard
distribution, and drainage. It is not a specification for the
Sizes
various types and alloys.
B88 Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube
1.2 This classification uses the standard copper designations
B88M Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube (Met-
developed and used by the copper industry.
ric)
B302 Specification for Threadless Copper Pipe, Standard
1.3 This classification makes no attempt to differentiate
Sizes
between all compositions that could be termed coppers or
B306 Specification for Copper Drainage Tube (DWV)
copper alloys, but, in conformance with general practice in the
B846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
trade, includes those coppers and copper alloys commonly
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
used in the manufacture of water service, distribution, and
Unified Numbering System (UNS)
drainage pipe and tube.
3. Terminology
1.4 This classification makes no attempt to differentiate
between all applications of seamless copper and copper alloy 3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms related to copper
and copper alloys, including types of tube and pipe, refer to
piping and tube intended for use in water service distribution
Terminology B846.
and drainage.
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units 4. Significance and Use
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
4.1 This classification is provided to serve the needs of
each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to
designers, specifiers, installers, and users of seamless copper
ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be
and copper alloy plumbing tube and piping systems. It famil-
used independently of the other, and values from the two
iarizes them with the products available for such systems,
systems shall not be combined.
giving size ranges and available materials for products listed
herein. Also refer to Section 1.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
5. Basis of Classification
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
5.1 Tables 1 and 2 list ASTM specifications, types,
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
designations,generalapplications,rangeofsizesofwatertubes
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
produced currently, and the Copper and Copper Alloy UNS
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Number.Thelistedproductsarenotnecessarilyavailableinthe
complete range of coppers and alloys or sizes, nor from any
one supplier in all forms.
This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B05 on
5.2 Existing ASTM specifications for seamless copper and
Copper and CopperAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.04
on Pipe and Tube.
copper alloys may cover more than one of the products listed
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2021. Published January 2021. Originally
in Table 1.
approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as B698/B698M – 10
ɛ1
(2016) . DOI: 10.1520/B0698_B0698M-10R21.
2 3
The UNS system for copper and copper alloys (see Practice E527) is a simple For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
expansion of the former standard designation system accomplished by the addition contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
of a prefix “C” and a suffix “00.” The suffix can be used to accommodate Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
composition variations of
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