ASTM B466/B466M-18 - 1.3.2018
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for seamless copper-nickel pipe and tube in straight lengths, suitable for general engineering purposes. The alloys involved are copper alloys UNS Nos. C70400, C70600, C70620, C71000, C71500, C71520, and C72200.

1.1.1 Copper alloys UNS Nos. C70620 and C71520 are intended for product that will be subsequently welded.

1.2 Units—Values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.

1.3 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test methods described in 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

B846-19a

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

E62-89(1996)

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

E8/E8M-24

Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

B968/B968M-16(2022)

Standard Test Method for Flattening of Copper and Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tube

E243-18

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

B153-22

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

B251-10

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

B251M-10

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Seamless Copper and Copper-Alloy Tube [Metric] (Withdrawn 2017)

B950-23

Standard Guide for Editorial Procedures and Form of Product Specifications for Copper and Copper Alloys

E18-22

Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials

E75-76(1996)

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-Nickel and Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloys

E118-89(1996)

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-Chromium Alloys

E478-08(2017)

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys

E76-88(1998)

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Copper Alloys (Withdrawn 2003)

E54-80(1996)

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Special Brasses and Bronzes (Withdrawn 2002)