ASTM B552-98e1 - 15.11.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes requirements for seamless and welded copper-nickel tubes from 0.625 to 1.25 in. (15.9 to 31.8 mm) in diameter for use in heat exchangers in water desalting plants. The following alloys are involved: Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C70600, C71500, C71640, and C72200.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are the standard. Values given in parentheses are provided for information only.

The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test methods of Section 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to its use.

 
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Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Copper Alloys (Withdrawn 2003)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-25

Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

B846-24

Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys

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-24

Standard Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser Tubes and Ferrule Stock

E255-23

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

E243-24

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

B601-24

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

E478-24

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys

E3-26

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(2024)

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

E112-25e1

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