Designation: B 42 02e1

Standard Specification for

Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes1

This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 42; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript
epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

e1 NOTEReferenced Documents were editorially corrected in November 2003.

1. Scope*
1.1 This specification2 covers seamless copper pipe in all
nominal or standard pipe sizes, both regular and extra-strong,
suitable for use in plumbing, boiler feed lines, and for similar
purposes.3
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided
for information purposes only.

E 243 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Examination of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes8
E 255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for
the Determination of Chemical Composition7
E 478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper
Alloys7
E 527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)9
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 lengthsstraight pieces of the product.
3.1.1.1 standarduniform lengths recommended in a Simplified Practice Recommendation or established as a Commercial Standard.
3.1.2 tube, seamlessa tube produced with a continuous
periphery in all stages of the operations.
3.1.2.1 pipea seamless tube conforming to the particular
dimensions commercially known as Nominal or Standard Pipe
Sizes.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 capable ofas used in this specification, the test need
not be performed by the producer of the material. However,
should subsequent testing by the purchaser establish that the
material does not meet these requirements the material shall be
subject to rejection.

2. Referenced Documents
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date
of material purchase form a part of this specification to the
extent referenced herein:
2.2 ASTM Standards:
B 153 Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and
Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing4
B 170 Specification for Oxygen-Free Electrolytic Copper
Refinery Shapes4
B 601 Practice for Temper Designations for Copper and
Copper AlloysWrought and Cast4
E 8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials5
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Determine Conformance with Specifications6
E 53 Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed Copper by Gravimetry7
E 62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and
Copper Alloys (Photometric Method)7

4. Ordering Information
4.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include
the following information:
4.1.1 Type of copper, if required,
4.1.2 Temper (see 6.1),
4.1.3 Pipe size, regular or extra-strong, (see 10.2),
4.1.4 Length (see 10.3),
4.1.5 Total length of each size,
4.1.6 If material is required to meet ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code,
4.1.7 Certification, if required (see 18.1),
4.1.8 Mill test report, if required (see 20.1),

1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B05 on Copper
and Copper Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.04 on Pipe
and Tube.
Current edition approved Apr. 10, 2002. Published June 2002. Originally
published as B 42 22 T. Last previous edition B 42 98.
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specification SB-42 in Section II of that Code.
3
The UNS system for copper and copper alloys (see Practice E 527) is a simple
expansion of the former standard designation system accomplished by the addition
of a prefix C and a suffix 00. The suffix can be used to accommodate
composition variations of the base alloy.
4
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.01.
5
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.
6
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02.
7
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.05.

8
9

Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.03.

Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.01.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.

Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.

B 42 02e1
TABLE 2 Tensile Requirements

4.1.9 Hydrostatic test, if required, and

4.1.10 Pneumatic test, if required.
4.2 In addition, when material is purchased for agencies of
the U.S. Government, it shall conform to the Supplementary
Requirements as defined herein when specified in the contract
or purchase order.

Temper Designation
Standard
O61
H80
H80
H55

5. Chemical Composition
5.1 The material shall conform to the following chemical
requirements:
Copper (incl silver), min, %
Phosphorus, max, %

A
B
C
D

Copper UNS No.

Previously Used
Designation

C10200

OF

C10300
C10800
C12000

DLP

C12200

DHP

Yield Strength,C
min,
ksiA (MPa)B
9
40
32
30

(88)D
(280)
(220)
(210)

ksi = 1000 psi.

See Appendix X1.
At 0.5 % extension under load.
Light-straightening operation is permitted.

diameter when expanded in accordance with Test Method

B 153. The expanded pipe shall show no cracking or rupture
visible to the unaided eye. Pipe ordered in the drawn (H)
condition is not subject to this test.

Type of Copper

NOTE 1The term unaided eye, as used herein, permits the use of
corrective spectacles necessary to obtain normal vision.

Oxygen-free without residual deoxidants

Oxygen-free, extra-low phosphorus
Oxygen-free, low phosphorus
Phosphorized, low residual phosphorus
Phosphorized, high residual phosphorus

7.2 As an alternative to the expansion test for pipe over 4 in.

(102 mm) in diameter in the annealed condition, a section 4 in.
in length shall be cut from the end of one of the lengths for a
flattening test. This 4-in. specimen shall be flattened so that a
gage set at three times the wall thickness will pass over the pipe
freely throughout the flattened part. The pipe so tested shall
develop no cracks or flaws visible to the unaided eye (Note 1)
as a result of this test. In making the flattening test, the
elements shall be slowly flattened by one stroke of the press.

5.3 When the copper is specified, the material shall conform

to the chemical requirements specified in Table 1.
5.4 These specification limits do not preclude the possible
presence of other elements. When required, limits for unnamed
elements are to be established by agreement between manufacturer or supplier and purchaser.
5.4.1 The major element that is not analyzed shall be
determined by difference between the sum of those elements
analyzed and 100 %. By agreement between manufacturer and
purchaser, it is permitted to establish limits and required
analysis for elements not specified.

8. Microscopical Examination
8.1 The pipe shall be made from copper that is free of
cuprous oxide as determined by microscopical examination at
a 753 magnification. When Copper UNS No. C12200 is
supplied, microscopical examination for cuprous oxide is not
required.

6. Temper
6.1 All pipe shall normally be furnished in the O61 (annealed), H55 (light drawn), or H80 (hard drawn) temper, as
prescribed in Practice B 601, and shall have the properties
shown in Table 2.
6.2 When pipe is required for bending, it shall be so
specified in the purchase order, and the pipe shall be furnished
in the temper agreed upon between the manufacturer or
supplier and the purchaser.

9. Nondestructive Testing
9.1 The material shall be tested in the final size but is
permitted to be tested before the final anneal or heat treatment,
when these thermal treatments are required, unless otherwise
agreed upon by the manufacturer or supplier and purchaser.
9.2 Eddy-Current TestEach piece of material from 18-in.
up to and including 212-in. nominal outside diameter, or within
the capabilities of the eddy-current tester, shall be subjected to
an eddy-current test. Testing shall follow the procedures of
Practice E 243, except for determination of end effect. The
material shall be passed through an eddy-current testing unit
adjusted to provide information on the suitability of the
material for the intended application.
9.2.1 Notch-depth standards rounded to the nearest 0.001 in.
(0.025 mm) shall be 10 % of the nominal wall thickness. The
notch depth tolerance shall be 60.0005 in. (0.013 mm).
Alternatively, when a manufacturer uses speed-insensitive
equipment that allows the selection of a maximum imbalance
signal, a maximum imbalance signal of 0.3 % is permitted to
be used.
9.2.2 Material that does not actuate the signaling device of
the eddy-current test shall be considered as conforming to the

7. Expansion Test
7.1 Pipe ordered in the annealed (O) condition, selected for
test, shall withstand an expansion of 25 % of the outside
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements

all
18 2, incl
over 2
212, incl

Tensile
Strength,
min,
ksiA (MPa)B
30 (294)
45 (310)
38 (260)
36 (250)

99.9
0.04

5.2 The pipe shall be produced from one of the following

coppers, and unless otherwise specified, anyone of them is
permitted to be furnished:

Former
annealed
hard drawn
hard drawn
light drawn

Pipe Size
Nominal or
Standard, in.

Copper UNS No.

Copper (incl Silver), min, %

C10200A
C10300
C10800
C12000
C12200

99.95
99.95B
99.95B
99.90
99.9

Phosphorus, %
0.001
0.005
0.004
0.015

...
to
to
to
to

0.005
0.012
0.012
0.040

Oxygen in C10200 shall be 10 ppm max.

Copper + silver + phosphorus.

B 42 02e1
10.4.3 The deviation from roundness is measured as the
difference between major and minor diameters as determined at
any one cross section of the tube.
10.5 Squareness of CutThe departure from squareness of
the end of any pipe shall not exceed the following:

requirements of this test. Material with discontinuities indicated by the testing unit is permitted to be reexamined or
retested, at the option of the manufacturer, to determine
whether the discontinuity is cause for rejection. Signals that are
found to have been caused by minor mechanical damage, soil,
or moisture shall not be cause for rejection of the material
provided the dimensions of the material are still within
prescribed limits and the material is suitable for its intended
application.
9.3 Hydrostatic TestWhen specified, the material shall
stand, without showing evidence of leakage, an internal hydrostatic pressure sufficient to subject the material to a fiber stress
of 6000 psi (41 MPa), determined by the following equation
for thin hollow cylinders under tension. The material need not
be tested at a hydrostatic pressure of over 1000 psi (6.9 MPa)
unless so specified.
P 5 2St/~D 2 0.8t!

Outside Diameter,
in. (mm)
Up to 58 (15.9), incl
Over 58 (15.9)

(1)

11. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance

11.1 The material shall be free of defects of a nature that
interfere with normal commercial applications. It shall be well
cleaned and free of dirt.
12. Sampling
12.1 SamplingThe lot size, portion size, and selection of
sample pieces shall be as follows:
12.1.1 Lot SizeThe lot size shall be as follows:
Pipe Size, in.
Up to 112 , incl
Over 112 to 4, incl
Over 4

10. Dimensions and Permissible Variations

10.1 For the purpose of determining conformance with the
dimensional requirements prescribed in this specification, any
measured value outside the limiting values for any dimensions
shall be sufficient cause for rejection.
10.2 Standard Dimensions, Wall Thickness, and Diameter
TolerancesThe standard dimensions, wall thickness, and
diameter tolerances shall be in accordance with Table 3.
10.3 Length and Length TolerancesThe standard length of
copper pipe is 12 ft (3.66 m) with a tolerance of 612 in. (13
mm).
10.4 Roundness:
10.4.1 For drawn unannealed pipe in straight lengths, the
roundness tolerances shall be as follows:

0.01 to 0.03, incl

Over 0.03 to 0.05, incl
Over 0.05 to 0.10, incl
Over 0.10

0.010 in. (0.25 mm)

0.016 in./in. (0.016 mm/mm) of diameter

10.6 Straightness ToleranceFor pipe of H (drawn) tempers of Nominal Pipe Sizes from 14 to 12 in. inclusive, the
maximum curvature (depth of arc) shall not exceed 12 in. (13
mm) in any 10-ft (3048-mm) portion of the total length. For H
temper pipe of other sizes, and for the O611 (annealed) temper,
no numerical values are established, however, the straightness
of the pipe shall be suitable for the intended application.

where:
P = hydrostatic pressure, psi (or MPa);
t = wall thickness of the material, in. (or mm);
D = outside diameter of the material in. (or mm); and
S = allowable stress of the material, psi (or MPa).
9.4 Pneumatic TestWhen specified, the material shall be
subjected to an internal air pressure of 60 psi (415 kPa)
minimum for 5 s without showing evidence of leakage. The test
method used shall permit easy visual detection of any leakage,
such as by having the material under water or by the pressuredifferential method. Any evidence of leakage shall be cause for
rejection.

t/d (ratio of
Wall Thickness to
Outside Diameter)

Tolerance

Lot Weight, lb (kg)

5 000 (2270) or fraction thereof
10 000 (4550) or fraction thereof
40 000 (18 100) or fraction thereof

12.1.2 Portion SizeSample pieces shall be taken for test

purposes from each lot according to the following schedule:
Number of Pieces in Lot
1 to 50
51 to 200
201 to 1500
Over 1500
A

Number of Sample Pieces to be TakenA

1
2
3
0.2 % of total number of pieces in the lot, but
not to exceed ten sample pieces

Each sample piece shall be taken from a separate tube.

13. Number of Tests and Retests

13.1 Chemical AnalysisSamples for chemical analysis
shall be taken in accordance with Practice E 255. Drillings,
millings, and so forth shall be taken in approximately equal
weight from each of the sample pieces selected in accordance
with 12.1.2 and combined into one composite sample. The
minimum weight of the composite sample that is to be divided
into three equal parts shall be 150 g.
13.1.1 Instead of sampling in accordance with Practice
E 255, the manufacturer shall have the option of determining
conformance to chemical composition as follows: Conformance shall be determined by the manufacturer by analyzing
samples taken at the time the castings are poured or samples
taken from the semifinished product. If the manufacturer
determines the chemical composition of the material during the

Roundness Tolerances as
Percent of Outside Diameter
(Expressed to the Nearest
0.001 in. (0.025 mm))
1.5
1.0
0.8
0.7

10.4.2 Compliance with the roundness tolerance shall be

determined by taking measurements on the outside diameter
only, irrespective of the manner in which the pipe dimensions
are specified.

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TABLE 3 Standard Dimensions, Weights, and Tolerances

NOTE 1All tolerances plus and minus except as otherwise indicated.

Nominal or
Standard
Pipe Size,
in.

Outside
Diameter,
in. (mm)

18

14
38
12
34
1
114
112
2
212
3
312
4
5
6
8
10
12

0.405 (10.3)
0.540 (13.7)
0.675 (17.1)
0.840 (21.3)
1.050 (26.7)
1.315 (33.4)
1.660 (42.2)
1.900 (48.3)
2.375 (60.3)
2.875 (73.0)
3.500 (88.9)
4.000 (102)
4.500 (114)
5.562 (141)
6.625 (168)
8.625 (219)
10.750 (273)
12.750 (324)

0.004
0.004
0.005
0.005
0.006
0.006
0.006
0.006
0.008
0.008
0.010
0.010
0.012
0.014
0.016
0.020
0.022
0.024

(0.10)
(0.10)
(0.13)
(0.13)
(0.15)
(0.15)
(0.15)
(0.15)
(0.20)
(0.20)
(0.25)
(0.25)
(0.30)
(0.36)
(0.41)
(0.51)
(0.56)
(0.61)

14
38
12
34
1
114
112
2
212
3
312
4
5
6
8
10

0.405 (10.3)
0.540 (13.7)
0.675 (17.1)
0.840 (21.3)
1.050 (26.7)
1.315 (33.4)
1.660 (42.2)
1.900 (48.3)
2.375 (60.3)
2.875 (73.0)
3.500 (88.9)
4.000 (102)
4.500 (114)
5.562 (141)
6.625 (168)
8.625 (219)
10.750 (273)

0.004
0.004
0.005
0.005
0.006
0.006
0.006
0.006
0.008
0.008
0.010
0.010
0.012
0.014
0.016
0.020
0.022

(0.10)
(0.10)
(0.13)
(0.13)
(0.15)
(0.15)
(0.15)
(0.15)
(0.20)
(0.20)
(0.25)
(0.25)
(0.30)
(0.36)
(0.41)
(0.51)
(0.56)

Average Outside
Diameter
Tolerance,A in.
(mm) All Minus

Wall
Thickness,
in. (mm)

Tolerance,B
in. (mm)

Theoretical Weight,
lb/ft (kg/m)

Regular
0.062 (1.57)
0.082 (2.08)
0.090 (2.29)
0.107 (2.72)
0.114 (2.90)
0.126 (3.20)
0.146 (3.71)
0.150 (3.81)
0.156 (3.96)
0.187 (4.75)
0.219 (5.56)
0.250 (6.35)
0.250 (6.35)
0.250 (6.35)
0.250 (6.35)
0.312 (7.92)
0.365 (9.27)
0.375 (9.52)

0.004
0.005
0.005
0.006
0.006
0.007
0.008
0.008
0.009
0.010
0.012
0.013
0.014
0.014
0.014
0.022
0.030
0.030

(0.10)
(0.13)
(0.13)
(0.15)
(0.15)
(0.18)
(0.20)
(0.20)
(0.23)
(0.25)
(0.30)
(0.33)
(0.36)
(0.36)
(0.36)
(0.56)
(0.76)
(0.76)

0.259 (0.385)
0.457 (0.680)
0.641 (0.954)
0.955 (1.42)
1.30 (1.93)
1.82 (2.71)
2.69 (4.00)
3.20 (4.76)
4.22 (6.28)
6.12 (9.11)
8.76 (13.0)
11.4 (17.0)
12.9 (19.2)
16.2 (24.1)
19.4 (28.9)
31.6 (47.0)
46.2 (68.7)
56.5 (84.1)

0.006 (0.15)
0.007 (0.18)
0.007 (0.18)
0.008 (0.20)
0.009 (0.23)
0.010 (0.25)
0.010 (0.25)
0.011 (0.28)
0.012 (0.30)
0.015 (0.38)
0.016 (0.41)
0.017 (0.43)
0.018 (0.46)
0.019 (0.48)
0.027 (0.69)
0.035 (0.89)
0.040 (1.0)

0.371 (0.552)
0.625 (0.930)
0.847 (1.26)
1.25 (1.86)
1.71 (2.54)
2.51 (3.73)
3.46 (5.15)
4.19 (6.23)
5.80 (8.63)
8.85 (13.2)
11.8 (17.6)
14.4 (21.4)
17.3 (25.7)
23.7 (35.3)
32.9 (49.0)
49.5 (73.7)
62.4 (92.9)

Extra Strong
18

A
B

0.100 (2.54)
0.123 (3.12)
0.127 (3.23)
0.149 (3.78)
0.157 (3.99)
0.182 (4.62)
0.194 (4.93)
0.203 (5.16)
0.221 (5.61)
0.280 (7.11)
0.304 (7.72)
0.321 (8.15)
0.341 (8.66)
0.375 (9.52)
0.437 (11.1)
0.500 (12.7)
0.500 (12.7)

The average outside diameter of a tube is the average of the maximum and minimum outside diameters as determined at any one cross section of the pipe.
Maximum deviation at any one point.

13.2.1 If any test specimen shows defective machining or

develops flaws, it shall be discarded and another specimen
substituted.
13.2.2 If a bend test specimen fails because of conditions of
bending more severe than required by the specification, a retest
shall be permitted on a new sample piece or on the remaining
portion of the first sample piece.
13.2.3 If the results of the test on one of the specimens fail
to meet the specified requirements, two additional specimens
shall be taken from different sample pieces and tested. The
results of the tests on both of these specimens shall meet the
specified requirements. Failure of more than one specimen to
meet the specified requirements for a particular property shall
be cause for rejection of the entire lot.
13.2.4 If the chemical analysis fails to conform to the
specified limits, analysis shall be made on a new composite
sample prepared from additional pieces selected in accordance
with 12.1. The results of this retest shall comply with the
specified requirements.

course of manufacture, he shall not be required to sample and

analyze the finished product. The number of samples taken for
determination of chemical composition shall be as follows:
13.1.1.1 When samples are taken at the time the castings are
poured, at least one sample shall be taken for each group of
castings poured simultaneously from the same source of
molten metal.
13.1.1.2 When samples are taken from the semifinished
product, a sample shall be taken to represent each 10 000 lb
(4550 kg) or fraction thereof, except that not more than one
sample shall be required per piece.
13.1.1.3 Because of the discontinuous nature of the processing of castings into wrought products, it is not practical to
identify specific casting analysis with a specific quantity of
finished material.
13.1.1.4 In the event that heat identification or traceability is
required, the purchaser shall specify the details desired.
13.2 Retests:

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14. Test Methods

Property

14.1 The properties enumerated in this specification shall, in

case of disagreement, be determined in accordance with the
following applicable test methods:
Test
Chemical analysis
Tension
Expansion (pin test)
Eddy current
A

Chemical composition
Tensile strength
Yield strength

ASTM DesignationA

Rounded Unit for

Observed or Calculated Value
nearest unit in the last right-hand place
of figures of the specified limit
nearest ksi (nearest 5 MPa)

16. Inspection
16.1 The manufacturer shall afford the inspector representing the purchaser all reasonable facilities, without charge, to
satisfy him that the material is being furnished in accordance
with the specified requirements.

B 170B, E 53, E 62, E 478

E8
B 153
E 243

See 2.1.

Reference to Specification B 170 is to the suggested chemical methods in the

annex thereof. When Committee E01 has tested and published methods for
assaying the low-level impurities in copper, the Specification B 170 annex will be
eliminated.

17. Rejection and Rehearing

17.1 Material that fails to conform to the requirements of
this specification shall be subject to rejection. Rejection is to be
reported to the manufacturer or supplier promptly and in
writing. In case of dissatisfaction with the results of the test, the
manufacturer or supplier shall have the option to make claim
for a rehearing.

14.2 Tension test specimens shall be of the full section of

the pipe and shall conform to the requirements of the Specimens for Pipe and Tube section of Test Methods E 8 unless the
limitations of the testing machine preclude the use of such a
specimen. Test specimens conforming to Type No. 1 of Fig. 13,
Tension Test Specimens for Large-Diameter Tubular Products,
of Test Methods E 8 is permitted to be used when a full-section
specimen cannot be tested.
14.3 Whenever tension test results are obtained from both
full-size and machined test specimens and they differ, the
results obtained from full-size test specimens shall be used to
determine conformance to the specification requirements.
14.4 Tension test results on material covered by this specification are not seriously affected by variations in speed of
testing. A considerable range of testing speed is permissible;
however, it is recommended that the rate of stressing to the
yield strength not exceed 100 ksi (700 MPa)/min. Above the
yield strength, it is recommended that the movement per
minute of the testing machine head under load not exceed 0.5
in./in. (0.5 mm/mm) of gage length (or distance between grips
for full-section specimens).

18. Certification
18.1 When specified on the purchase order, the manufacturer shall furnish to the purchaser a certificate stating that each
lot has been sampled, tested, and inspected in accordance with
this specification and has met the requirements. When material
is specified to meet the requirements of ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code, the certification requirements are mandatory.
19. Packaging and Package Marking
19.1 The material shall be separated by size, composition,
and temper and prepared for shipment in such a manner as to
ensure acceptance by common carrier for transportation and to
afford protection from the normal hazards of transportation.
19.2 Each shipping unit shall be legibly marked with the
purchase order number, metal or alloy designation, temper,
size, total length or piece count or both, and name of supplier.
The specification number shall be shown, when specified.
20. Mill Test Report
20.1 When specified on the purchase order, the manufacturer shall furnish to the purchaser a test report showing results
of tests required by the specification.

15. Significance of Numerical Limits

15.1 For purposes of determining compliance with the
specified limits for requirements of the properties listed in the
following table, an observed value or a calculated value shall
be rounded as indicated in accordance with the rounding
method of Practice E 29.

21. Keywords
21.1 copper pipe; extra strong; regular; standard sizes

B 42 02e1
SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
The following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the
inquiry, contract, or order, for agencies of the U. S. Government.
S4. Preparation for Delivery

S1. Referenced Documents

S1.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date
of material purchase form a part of this specification to the
extent referenced herein:
S1.1.1 Federal Standards:10
Fed. Std. No. 102 Preservation, Packaging and Packing
Levels
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
Fed. Std. No. 185 Identification Marking of Copper and
Copper-Base Alloy Mill Products
S1.1.2 Military Standard:10
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
S1.1.3 Military Specification:10
MIL-C-3993 Packaging of Copper and Copper-Base Alloy
Mill Products

S4.1 Preservation, Packaging, Packing:

S4.1.1 Military AgenciesThe material shall be separated
by size, composition, grade, or class and shall be preserved and
packaged, Level A or C, and packed, Level A, B, or C, as
specified in the contract or purchase order, in accordance with
the requirements of MIL-C-3993.
S4.1.2 Civil AgenciesThe requirements of Fed. Std. No.
102 shall be referenced for definitions of the various levels of
packaging protection.
S4.2 Marking:
S4.2.1 Military AgenciesIn addition to any special marking required by the contract or purchase order, marking for
shipment shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
S4.2.2 Civil AgenciesIn addition to any special marking
required by the contract or purchase order, marking for
shipment shall be in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123.

S2. Quality Assurance

S2.1 Responsibility for Inspection:
S2.1.1 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the manufacturer is responsible for the performance of all inspection and test requirements specified. Except
as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the
manufacturer shall use his own or any other suitable facilities
for the performance of the inspection and test requirements
unless disapproved by the purchaser at the time the order is
placed. The purchaser shall have the right to perform any of the
inspections or tests set forth when such inspections and tests
are deemed necessary to assure that the material conforms to
prescribed requirements.

S5. Part or Identifying Numbers (PINs)

S5.1 Part numbers are essential to maintain the integrity of
the Department of Defense cataloging system as multiple
National Stock Numbers (NSN) exist for this product. The
following information is provided for cross-reference purposes. The pipe previously described in WW-P-377 and
MS14302 corresponds to ASTM B 42 copper pipe of copper
UNS No. C12000 with a regular wall thickness.
S5.2 Part identifying numbers, for government use, shall be
formulated by selecting from the options in this specification as
shown in Table S5.1.
S5.3 An example of a PIN follows: A part identifying
number of B42C12000H80-030R1264 indicates an ASTM
B 42 pipe of copper UNS No. C12000 in the hard drawn (H80)
temper, 3-in. standard pipe size, regular wall thickness, and it
is 10 ft 612 in. (3213 mm) in length.

S3. Identification Marking

S3.1 All material shall be properly marked for identification
in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 185 except that the ASTM
specification number and the alloy number shall be used.
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TABLE S5.1 Part or Identifying Numbers
B42

XXXXXX

XXX

-XX

Document
Identifier

Alloy
(See Table 1)

Temper
(See 6.1)

inches

XXX

Wall thickness
(R = regular,
S = extra strong)

inches

Size (See Table 3)

eighths of an inch

Length
eighths of an inch

APPENDIX
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1. METRIC EQUIVALENTS

stress is the newton per square metre (N/m2), which has been
named the pascal (Pa) by the General Conference on Weights
and Measures. Since 1 ksi = 6 894 757 Pa, the metric equivalents are expressed as megapascal (MPa), which is the same as
MN/m2 and N/mm2.

X1.1 The SI unit for strength properties now shown is in

accordance with the International System of Units (SI). The
derived SI unit for force is the newton (N), which is defined as
that force which when applied to a body having a mass of one
kilogram gives it an acceleration of one metre per second
squared (N = kgm/s2). The derived SI unit for pressure or

SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee B05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (B 42 - 98)
that may impact the use of this standard.
(1) Requirements of the now-cancelled Department of Defense
document, WW-P-377, Pipe, Copper, Seamless, Standard
Sizes, were incorporated as follows:
(1a) An addition to Table 2, Tensile Requirements, to add sizes
above 2-in. standard pipe size properties for H80 temper pipe.

(1b) The addition of a method of part identifying numbers

(PINs) in agreement with the Department of Defense cataloging systems.

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