ASTM B903-15(2022) - 1.5.2022
 
1. Scope

1.1?This specification establishes the requirements for seamless, internally enhanced copper tube, in straight lengths or coils, suitable for use in refrigeration and air-conditioning products or other heat exchangers.

1.2?UnitsThe 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?Tubes for this application are manufactured from the following copper:

Copper UNS No.

Type of Metal

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C12200

Phosphorized, high residual phosphorus (DHP)

1.4?The following pertains to the test method described in 15.2.4 of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all 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.

1.5?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

B950-23

Standard Guide for Editorial Procedures and Form of Product Specifications for Copper and Copper Alloys

B153-22

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

B251-10

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Seamless Copper and Copper-Alloy Tube

B601-18a

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

B846-19a

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

E8/E8M-24

Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

E3-11(2017)

Standard Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens

E53-07

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

E62-89(1996)

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

E112-13(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size

E243-18

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

E255-23

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

E29-22

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