ASTM B508-07 - 1.10.2007
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for annealed copper-alloy strip for the manufacture of flexible metal hose produced from Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C41100 and C50500.

1.1.1 The nominal compositions are as follows: 0.5
Copper AlloyUNS No.CopperZincTin
C4110091.08.5
C5050098.7...1.3

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard, except grain size, which is given in SI units. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method portion, Section 13, 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

E478-24

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys

E112-25e1

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

E255-23

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

E62-89(1996)

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

E29-22

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

B846-24

Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys

B601-24

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