ASTM B135-02 - 10.10.2002
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers seamless round and rectangular including square copper alloy tube in straight lengths. Ten alloys are specified having the following nominal compositions:

CopperPreviously Nominal Composition, %
AlloyUsed
UNSDesignation
No.

Copper

Zinc

LeadTin
C22000790.010.0 ......
C23000185.015.0 ......
C26000270.030.0 ......
C27000965.035.0 ......
C27200863.037.0 ......
C27400...62.537.5 ......
C28000560.040.0 ......
C33000366.033.5 0.5...
C33200466.032.4 1.6...
C37000660.039.0 1.0...
C44300...71.527.5 ...1.00
A Alloy Designations of ASTM Specification B135 - 63, which was published in the 1966 Book of ASTM Standards, Part 5.

Note 1—A complete metric companion to Specification B135 has been developed-B135M; therefore, no metric equivalents are presented in this specification.

1.2 Warning—Mercury is a definite health hazard in use and disposal. (See 10.1.)

1.3 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

B153-22

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

E527-23

Standard Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)

E243-24

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

B601-24

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

B154-16(2022)

Standard Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper Alloys

B251-10

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Seamless Copper and Copper-Alloy Tube