ASTM B280-99e1 - 10.9.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for seamless copper tube produced from Copper UNS No. C12200, and intended for use in the connection, repairs, or alterations of air conditioning or refrigeration units in the field.

Note 1--Fittings used for soldered or brazed connections in air conditioning and refrigeration systems are described in ASME Standard B16.22.

Note 2--The assembly of copper tubular systems by soldering is described in Practice B828.

Note 3--Solders for joining copper tubular systems are described in Specification B32. The requirements for acceptable fluxes for these systems are described in Specification B813.

1.2 Values stated in inch-pound units are the standard except for grain size which is stated in SI units. SI values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 The following hazard statement pertains only to the test method described in Section 18.2.4 of this specification: 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

E62-89(1996)

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

E112-25e1

Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size (Includes all amendments and changes 9/9/2026).

E29-22

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

E3-26

Standard Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens

E53-07

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

B577-24

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

E243-24

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

E8/E8M-25

Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

B900-16(2022)

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

B828-23

Standard Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings

B813-24

Standard Specification for Water Flushable Liquid and Paste Fluxes for Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube

E255-23

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

B601-24

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

B32-20

Standard Specification for Solder Metal

B153-22

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