ASTM B1003-16 - 1.10.2016
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for seamless copper tube for linesets intended for use in air conditioning units. The pressure rating established is 700 psi at 250 °F and incorporates fully annealed and brazed copper tubing.

1.2 The tube shall be produced from the following copper alloy:

Copper UNS No.

Previously Used
Designation

Description

 

 

 

C12200

DHP

Phosphorus deoxidized,
high residual phosphorus

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test methods described in this specification:

1.4.1 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

B577-24

Standard Test Methods for Detection of Cuprous Oxide (Hydrogen Embrittlement Susceptibility) in Copper

B153-22

Standard Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing

E29-22

Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

E255-23

Standard Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for the Determination of Chemical Composition

E243-24

Standard Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Examination of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes

E112-25

Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size

E62-89(1996)

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods)

E53-07

Standard Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed Copper by Gravimetry

E8/E8M-25

Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

E3-26

Standard Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens

B900-16(2022)

Standard Practice for Packaging of Copper and Copper Alloy Mill Products for U.S. Government Agencies

B601-24

Standard Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast

B846-24

Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys