ASTM B432-91(1998) - 10.10.1998
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers base metal plate of carbon steel or low-alloy steel to which a thickness of copper or copper alloy is continuously and integrally bonded on one or both sides.

1.2 The product is designated single-clad plate or double-clad plate depending upon whether one or both sides are clad.

1.3 This specification does not normally pertain to weld deposit clad plates.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E29-22

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

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,

Section IX

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,

Section VIII

B846-24

Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys

B171/B171M-24

Standard Specification for Copper-Alloy Plate and Sheet for Pressure Vessels, Condensers, and Heat Exchangers

B152/B152M-24

Standard Specification for Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar

B96/B96M-20

Standard Specification for Copper-Silicon Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar for General Purposes and Pressure Vessels

A578/A578M-17(2023)

Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications

A20/A20M-20

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Plates for Pressure Vessels

A6/A6M-26a

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling (Includes all amendments and changes 4/27/2026).