ASTM B587-06 - 1.10.2006
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for round, rectangular, and square copper alloy welded tube for general engineering applications.

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

The following hazard statement pertains only to the test method described in 18.2.3, 18.2.4, 18.2.6, and 18.2.7 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

B428-24

Standard Test Method for Angle of Twist in Rectangular and Square Copper and Copper Alloy Tube

E8/E8M-25

Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

E3-26

Standard Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens

E478-24

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys

E255-23

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

B968/B968M-16(2022)

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

B601-24

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

E527-23

Standard Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)

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

E243-24

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

E112-25e1

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

E29-22

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

E18-25

Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials