ASTM B370-22 - 1.5.2022
 
1. Scope

1.1?This specification establishes the requirements for rolled copper sheet and strip in flat lengths or coils in ounce-weight thicknesses for roofing, cladding, flashings, gutters, downspouts, and general sheet metal work for building construction.

1.1.1?Products produced to this specification are not intended for electrical applications.

1.2?UnitsThe 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.

Note 1:?Specification B101 is an associated specification for lead-coated copper sheets and strip for building construction.

1.3?The following hazard caveat pertains to the test methods portion, Section 16, of this specification

1.3.1?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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4?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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

B101-22

Standard Specification for Lead-Coated Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction

B248-22

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar

B601-18a

Standard Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys´Wrought and Cast (Includes all amendments and changes 10/24/2018).

B846-19a

Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys (Includes all amendments and changes 8/8/2019).

E478-08(2017)

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys

E8-04

Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

E112-13(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size

E255-23

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

E3-11(2017)

Standard Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens