ASTM B837-01 - 10.10.2001
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for Type GAS seamless Copper UNS No. C12200 tube for use in above ground natural gas and liquefied petroleum (LP) gas fuel distribution systems, commonly assembled with flared fittings or brazed joints.

1.2 O60 (soft annealed) temper gas tube is produced in the range of standard sizes 3/8- to 7/8-in. outside diameter; H58 (drawn general purpose) temper gas tube is produced in the range of standard sizes 3/8- to 11/8-in. outside diameter.

1.3 O60 (soft annealed) temper gas tube systems are normally assembled with single 45 flared fittings, although brazed connections using wrought or cast fittings may be permitted by local or code requirements. H58 (drawn general purpose) temper gas tube systems are assembled with brazed connections.

Note 1—Tube temper and applicable size are determined by installation code requirements.

1.4 Flared fittings used with seamless copper tube for natural gas and liquified petroleum (LP) gas fuel distribution systems shall be free of residual stresses.

1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are standard. SI values given in parentheses are for information only.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E255-23

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

B846-24

Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys

E243-24

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

B601-24

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

B153-22

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

E8-04

Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

E3-26

Standard Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens

E112-25e1

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

E62-89(1996)

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

E53-07

Standard Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed Copper by Gravimetry

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