ASTM B552-19 - 1.4.2019
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes requirements for seamless and welded copper-nickel tubes from 0.250 to 2.125 in. (6.35 to 54.0 mm) in diameter for use in heat exchangers in water desalting plants. The following alloys are involved:

Copper or
Copper Alloy UNS No.

Type of Metal

C70600

90-10 copper-nickel

C70620

90-10 copper-nickel
(Modified for Welding)

C71500

70-30 copper-nickel

C71520

70-30 copper-nickel
(Modified for Welding)

C71640

copper-nickel-iron-manganese

C72200

copper-nickel

1.2 Units—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.

1.3 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test methods of Section 16 described in 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to its 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

E29-22

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

E76-88(1998)

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Copper Alloys (Withdrawn 2003)

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

B846-19a

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

B543-07

Standard Specification for Welded Copper and Copper-Alloy Heat Exchanger Tube

B154-16(2022)

Standard Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper Alloys

B153-22

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

B111/B111M-18a

Standard Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser Tubes and Ferrule Stock (Includes all amendments and changes 8/23/2023).

E255-23

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

E243-18

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

E118-89(1996)

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-Chromium Alloys

B601-18a

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

E478-08(2017)

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys

E3-11(2017)

Standard Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens

B968/B968M-16(2022)

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

B858-06(2018)

Standard Test Method for Ammonia Vapor Test for Determining Susceptibility to Stress Corrosion Cracking in Copper Alloys

E112-13(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size