ASTM B837-19 - 1.10.2019
 
Significance and Use

18.1 For purpose of determining compliance with the specified limits for requirements of the properties listed in Table 5, an observed value or calculated value shall be rounded as indicated in accordance with the rounding method of Practice E29.

 
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 liquified petroleum (LP) gas fuel distribution systems, commonly assembled with flared fittings or brazed joints.

Note 1: Tube temper, size, and joining method are determined by installation code requirements.

1.2 Units—The 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 method(s) portion, Section 17, 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to 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

E255-23

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

B846-19a

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

E243-18

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

B601-18a

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

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

E3-11(2017)

Standard Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens

E112-13(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size

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

E18-22

Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials