Designation: B42 − 15a

Standard Specification for

Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B42; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* B846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys

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1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for B968/B968M Test Method for Flattening of Copper and
seamless copper pipe in all nominal or standard pipe sizes, both Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tube
regular and extra-strong, suitable for use in plumbing, boiler E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-
feed lines, and for similar purposes.3 terials
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be Determine Conformance with Specifications
regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are E53 Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed
mathematical conversions to SI units, which are provided for Copper by Gravimetry
information only and are not considered standard. E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and
1.3 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods) (Withdrawn 2010)5
test methods described in this specification. E243 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Examina-
1.3.1 This standard does not purport to address all of the tion of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the E255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- the Determination of Chemical Composition
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- E478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
Unified Numbering System (UNS)
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:4 3. Terminology
B153 Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and 3.1 Definitions:
Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing 3.1.1 For definitions of terms related to copper and copper
B170 Specification for Oxygen-Free Electrolytic Copper— alloys, refer to Terminology B846.
Refinery Shapes
B577 Test Methods for Detection of Cuprous Oxide (Hydro- 4. Ordering Information
gen Embrittlement Susceptibility) in Copper 4.1 Include the following specified choices when placing
B601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and orders for product under this specification as applicable:
Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast 4.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue,
4.1.2 Copper UNS No. designation, if required, (see Chemi-
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cal Composition section),
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
4.1.3 Temper (see Temper section and Table 2),
and Tube. 4.1.4 Pipe size, regular or extra-strong, (see Dimensions
Current edition approved July 1, 2015. Published July 2015. Originally approved section and Table 3),
in 1922. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as B42 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/B0042- 4.1.5 Length (see 10.3) if different than standard,
15A.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specifi- 4.1.6 Total length of each size,
cation SB-42 in Section II of that Code. 4.2 The following options are available, but may not be
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The UNS system for copper and copper alloys (see Practice E527) is a simple
expansion of the former standard designation system accomplished by the addition included unless specified at the time of placing of the order
of a prefix “C” and a suffix “00.” The suffix can be used to accommodate when required:
composition variations of the base alloy.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website. www.astm.org.

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

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4.2.1 If product is ordered for ASME Boiler and Pressure 6.1.2 Light Drawn H55
Vessel Code Application (See Certification Section). 6.1.3 Hard Drawn H80
4.2.2 If product is required for bending (see 6.2) and the 6.2 When pipe is required for bending, it shall be so
temper to be furnished, specified in the purchase order, and the pipe shall be furnished
4.2.3 Certification, if required (see Certification section), in the temper agreed upon between the manufacturer or
4.2.4 Test report, if required (see Test Report section), supplier and the purchaser.
4.2.5 Hydrostatic test, if required (see Nondestructive Test-
ing section), 7. Mechanical Property Requirements
4.2.5.1 If hydrostatic test pressure above 1000 psi is
required, 7.1 Tensile Strength Requirements:
4.2.6 Pneumatic test, if required (see Nondestructive Test- 7.1.1 Product furnished under this specification shall con-
ing section). form to the tensile requirements prescribed in Table 2, when
4.2.7 If product is purchased for agencies of the U.S. tested in accordance with Test Methods E8/E8M.
Government (see the Other Requirements section of this
specification, and 8. Performance Requirements
4.2.8 If specification number is required to be shown on 8.1 Expansion Test:
each shipping unit (see Packaging and Package Marking 8.1.1 Pipe ordered in the annealed (O61) temper, selected
section) for test, shall withstand an expansion of 25 % of the outside
diameter when expanded in accordance with Test Method
5. Chemical Composition B153. The expanded pipe shall show no cracking or rupture
5.1 The material shall conform to the following chemical visible to the unaided eye. Pipe ordered in the drawn tempers
requirements: H55 or H80 are not subject to this test.
Copper (incl silver), min, % 99.9 NOTE 1—The term “unaided eye,” as used herein, permits the use of
Phosphorus, max, % 0.04
corrective spectacles necessary to obtain normal vision.
5.2 The pipe shall be produced from one of the following 8.2 Flattening Test:
coppers, and unless otherwise specified, anyone of them is 8.2.1 As an alternative to the expansion test for pipe over 4
permitted to be furnished: in. (102 mm) in diameter in the annealed temper, a flattening
Previously Used test in accordance with Test Method B968/B968M shall be
Copper UNS No. Type of Copper
Designation
performed.
C10200 OF Oxygen-free without residual
deoxidants
8.3 Microscopical Examination:
C10300 Oxygen-free, extra-low phosphorus 8.3.1 The pipe shall be made from copper that is free of
C10800 Oxygen-free, low phosphorus cuprous oxide as determined by microscopical examination in
C12000 DLP Phosphorized, low residual
phosphorus
accordance with Method A of Test Methods B577 at a 75×
C12200 DHP Phosphorized, high residual magnification.
phosphorus 8.3.2 When Copper UNS No. C12200 is supplied, micro-
5.3 When the copper UNS No. designation is specified, the scopical examination for cuprous oxide is not required.
material shall conform to the chemical requirements specified
in Table 1. 9. Other Requirements
5.4 These composition limits do not preclude the presence 9.1 Nondestructive Testing:
of other elements. By agreement between manufacturer or 9.1.1 The material shall be tested in the final size but is
supplier and purchaser, limits may be established and analysis permitted to be tested before the final anneal or heat treatment,
required for unnamed elements. when these thermal treatments are required, unless otherwise
agreed upon by the manufacturer or supplier and purchaser.
6. Temper
6.1 The standard tempers as prescribed in Classification
B601, for products described in this specification are:
6.1.1 Annealed O61 TABLE 2 Tensile Requirements
Tensile
Temper Designation Pipe Size Yield Strength,C
Strength,
Nominal or min.
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements min, ksiA (MPa)B
Code Name Standard, in.
ksiA (MPa)B
Copper UNS No. Copper (incl Silver), min, % Phosphorus, % O61 annealed all 30 (205) 9 (60)D
C10200A 99.95 ... H80 hard drawn ⁄ –2, incl
18 45 (310) 40 (275)
C10300 99.95B 0.001 to 0.005 H80 hard drawn over 2 38 (260) 32 (220)
C10800 99.95B 0.005 to 0.012 H55 light drawn 2–12, incl 36 (250) 30 (205)
C12000 99.90 0.004 to 0.012 A
ksi = 1000 psi.
C12200 99.9 0.015 to 0.040 B
See Appendix X1.
A C
Oxygen in C10200 shall be 10 ppm max. At 0.5 % extension under load.
B D
Copper + silver + phosphorus. Light-straightening operation is permitted.

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9.2 Eddy-Current Test—Each piece of material from 1⁄8-in. measured value outside the limiting values for any dimensions
up to and including 21⁄2-in. nominal outside diameter, or within shall be sufficient cause for rejection.
the capabilities of the eddy-current tester, shall be subjected to 10.2 Standard Dimensions, Wall Thickness, and Diameter
an eddy-current test. Testing shall follow the procedures of Tolerances—The standard dimensions, wall thickness, and
Practice E243, except for determination of “end effect.” The diameter tolerances shall be in accordance with Table 3.
material shall be passed through an eddy-current testing unit
adjusted to provide information on the suitability of the 10.3 Length and Length Tolerances—The standard length of
material for the intended application. copper pipe is 12 ft (3.66 m) with a tolerance of 61⁄2 in. (13
9.2.1 Notch-depth standards rounded to the nearest 0.001 in. mm).
(0.025 mm) shall be 10 % of the nominal wall thickness. The 10.4 Roundness:
notch depth tolerance shall be 60.0005 in. (0.013 mm). 10.4.1 For pipe of H (drawn) tempers in straight lengths, the
Alternatively, when a manufacturer uses speed-insensitive roundness tolerances shall be as follows:
equipment that allows the selection of a maximum imbalance Roundness Tolerances as
t/d (ratio of
signal, a maximum imbalance signal of 0.3 % is permitted to Wall Thickness to
Percent of Outside Diameter
be used. (Expressed to the Nearest
Outside Diameter)
0.001 in. (0.025 mm))
9.2.2 Material that does not actuate the signaling device of
the eddy-current test shall be considered as conforming to the 0.01 to 0.03, incl 1.5
Over 0.03 to 0.05, incl 1.0
requirements of this test. Material with discontinuities indi- Over 0.05 to 0.10, incl 0.8
cated by the testing unit is permitted to be reexamined or Over 0.10 0.7
retested, at the option of the manufacturer, to determine 10.4.2 Compliance with the roundness tolerance shall be
whether the discontinuity is cause for rejection. Signals that are determined by taking measurements on the outside diameter
found to have been caused by minor mechanical damage, soil, only, irrespective of the manner in which the pipe dimensions
or moisture shall not be cause for rejection of the material are specified.
provided the dimensions of the material are still within 10.4.3 The deviation from roundness is measured as the
prescribed limits and the material is suitable for its intended difference between major and minor diameters as determined at
application. any one cross section of the tube.
9.3 Hydrostatic Test—When specified, the material shall 10.5 Squareness of Cut—The departure from squareness of
stand, without showing evidence of leakage, an internal hydro- the end of any pipe shall not exceed the following:
static pressure sufficient to subject the material to a fiber stress
Outside Diameter,
of 6000 psi (41 MPa), determined by the following equation in. (mm)
Tolerance
for thin hollow cylinders under tension. The material need not
be tested at a hydrostatic pressure of over 1000 psi (6.9 MPa) Up to 5⁄8 (15.9), incl 0.010 in. (0.25 mm)
Over 5⁄8 (15.9) 0.016 in./in. (0.016 mm/mm) of diameter
unless so specified.
10.6 Straightness Tolerance—For pipe of H (drawn) tem-
P 5 2St/ ~ D 2 0.8t ! (1)
pers of Nominal Pipe Sizes from 1⁄4 to 12 in. inclusive, the
where: maximum curvature (depth of arc) shall not exceed 1⁄2 in. (13
P = hydrostatic pressure, psi (or MPa); mm) in any 10-ft portion of the total length. For H temper pipe
t = wall thickness of the material, in. (or mm); of other sizes, and for the O61 (annealed) temper, no numerical
D = outside diameter of the material in. (or mm); and values are established, however, the straightness of the pipe
S = allowable stress of the material, psi (or MPa). shall be suitable for the intended application.
9.4 Pneumatic Test—When specified, the material shall be 11. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
subjected to an internal air pressure of 60 psi (415 kPa)
minimum for 5 s without showing evidence of leakage. The test 11.1 The product shall be free of defects, but blemishes of a
method used shall permit easy visual detection of any leakage, nature that do not interfere with the intended application are
such as by having the material under water or by the pressure- acceptable. It shall be well cleaned and free of dirt.
differential method. Any evidence of leakage shall be cause for 12. Sampling
rejection.
12.1 Sampling—The lot size, portion size, and selection of
9.5 Purchases for U.S. Government—If the product is pur-
sample pieces shall be as follows:
chased for agencies of the U.S. Government, when specified in
12.1.1 Lot Size—The lot size shall be as follows:
the contract or purchase order, the product furnished shall
Pipe Size, in. Lot Weight, lb (kg)
conform to the conditions specified in the Supplementary
Requirements of this specification. Up to 11⁄2 , incl 5 000 (2270) or fraction thereof
Over 11⁄2 to 4, incl 10 000 (4550) or fraction thereof
10. Dimensions and Permissible Variations Over 4 40 000 (18 100) or fraction thereof
10.1 For the purpose of determining conformance with the 12.1.2 Portion Size—Sample pieces shall be taken for test
dimensional requirements prescribed in this specification, any purposes from each lot according to the following schedule:

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TABLE 3 Standard Dimensions, Weights, and Tolerances
NOTE 1—All tolerances plus and minus except as otherwise indicated.
Nominal or Average Outside
Outside Wall
Standard Diameter Tolerance,B Theoretical Weight,
Diameter, Thickness,
in. (mm)
Pipe Size, Tolerance,A in. lb/ft (kg/m)
in. (mm) (mm) All Minus in. (mm)
in.
Regular
⁄
18 0.405 (10.3) 0.004 (0.10) 0.062 (1.57) 0.004 (0.10) 0.259 (0.385)
1⁄ 4 0.540 (13.7) 0.004 (0.10) 0.082 (2.08) 0.005 (0.13) 0.457 (0.680)
3⁄ 8 0.675 (17.1) 0.005 (0.13) 0.090 (2.29) 0.005 (0.13) 0.641 (0.954)
1⁄ 2 0.840 (21.3) 0.005 (0.13) 0.107 (2.72) 0.006 (0.15) 0.955 (1.42)
3⁄ 4 1.050 (26.7) 0.006 (0.15) 0.114 (2.90) 0.006 (0.15) 1.30 (1.93)
1 1.315 (33.4) 0.006 (0.15) 0.126 (3.20) 0.007 (0.18) 1.82 (2.71)
1 1⁄ 4 1.660 (42.2) 0.006 (0.15) 0.146 (3.71) 0.008 (0.20) 2.69 (4.00)
1 1⁄ 2 1.900 (48.3) 0.006 (0.15) 0.150 (3.81) 0.008 (0.20) 3.20 (4.76)
2 2.375 (60.3) 0.008 (0.20) 0.156 (3.96) 0.009 (0.23) 4.22 (6.28)
2 1⁄ 2 2.875 (73.0) 0.008 (0.20) 0.187 (4.75) 0.010 (0.25) 6.12 (9.11)
3 3.500 (88.9) 0.010 (0.25) 0.219 (5.56) 0.012 (0.30) 8.76 (13.0)
3 1⁄ 2 4.000 (102) 0.010 (0.25) 0.250 (6.35) 0.013 (0.33) 11.4 (17.0)
4 4.500 (114) 0.012 (0.30) 0.250 (6.35) 0.014 (0.36) 12.9 (19.2)
5 5.562 (141) 0.014 (0.36) 0.250 (6.35) 0.014 (0.36) 16.2 (24.1)
6 6.625 (168) 0.016 (0.41) 0.250 (6.35) 0.014 (0.36) 19.4 (28.9)
8 8.625 (219) 0.020 (0.51) 0.312 (7.92) 0.022 (0.56) 31.6 (47.0)
10 10.750 (273) 0.022 (0.56) 0.365 (9.27) 0.030 (0.76) 46.2 (68.7)
12 12.750 (324) 0.024 (0.61) 0.375 (9.52) 0.030 (0.76) 56.5 (84.1)
Extra Strong
⁄
18 0.405 (10.3) 0.004 (0.10) 0.100 (2.54) 0.006 (0.15) 0.371 (0.552)
⁄
14 0.540 (13.7) 0.004 (0.10) 0.123 (3.12) 0.007 (0.18) 0.625 (0.930)
3⁄ 8 0.675 (17.1) 0.005 (0.13) 0.127 (3.23) 0.007 (0.18) 0.847 (1.26)
1⁄ 2 0.840 (21.3) 0.005 (0.13) 0.149 (3.78) 0.008 (0.20) 1.25 (1.86)
3⁄ 4 1.050 (26.7) 0.006 (0.15) 0.157 (3.99) 0.009 (0.23) 1.71 (2.54)
1 1.315 (33.4) 0.006 (0.15) 0.182 (4.62) 0.010 (0.25) 2.51 (3.73)
1 1⁄ 4 1.660 (42.2) 0.006 (0.15) 0.194 (4.93) 0.010 (0.25) 3.46 (5.15)
1 1⁄ 2 1.900 (48.3) 0.006 (0.15) 0.203 (5.16) 0.011 (0.28) 4.19 (6.23)
2 2.375 (60.3) 0.008 (0.20) 0.221 (5.61) 0.012 (0.30) 5.80 (8.63)
2 1⁄ 2 2.875 (73.0) 0.008 (0.20) 0.280 (7.11) 0.015 (0.38) 8.85 (13.2)
3 3.500 (88.9) 0.010 (0.25) 0.304 (7.72) 0.016 (0.41) 11.8 (17.6)
3 1⁄ 2 4.000 (102) 0.010 (0.25) 0.321 (8.15) 0.017 (0.43) 14.4 (21.4)
4 4.500 (114) 0.012 (0.30) 0.341 (8.66) 0.018 (0.46) 17.3 (25.7)
5 5.562 (141) 0.014 (0.36) 0.375 (9.52) 0.019 (0.48) 23.7 (35.3)
6 6.625 (168) 0.016 (0.41) 0.437 (11.1) 0.027 (0.69) 32.9 (49.0)
8 8.625 (219) 0.020 (0.51) 0.500 (12.7) 0.035 (0.89) 49.5 (73.7)
10 10.750 (273) 0.022 (0.56) 0.500 (12.7) 0.040 (1.0) 62.4 (92.9)
A
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.
B
Maximum deviation at any one point.

Number of Pieces in Lot Number of Sample Pieces to be TakenA taken from the semifinished product. If the manufacturer
determines the chemical composition of the material during the
1 to 50 1
51 to 200 2
course of manufacture, he shall not be required to sample and
201 to 1500 3 analyze the finished product. The number of samples taken for
Over 1500 0.2 % of total number of pieces in the lot, but determination of chemical composition shall be as follows:
not to exceed ten sample pieces
13.1.1.1 When samples are taken at the time the castings are
A
Each sample piece shall be taken from a separate tube. poured, at least one sample shall be taken for each group of
castings poured simultaneously from the same source of
13. Number of Tests and Retests molten metal.
13.1 Chemical Analysis—Samples for chemical analysis 13.1.1.2 When samples are taken from the semifinished
shall be taken in accordance with Practice E255. Drillings, product, a sample shall be taken to represent each 10 000 lb
millings, and so forth shall be taken in approximately equal (4550 kg) or fraction thereof, except that not more than one
weight from each of the sample pieces selected in accordance sample shall be required per piece.
with 12.1.2 and combined into one composite sample. The 13.1.1.3 Because of the discontinuous nature of the process-
minimum weight of the composite sample that is to be divided ing of castings into wrought products, it is not practical to
into three equal parts shall be 150 g. identify specific casting analysis with a specific quantity of
13.1.1 Instead of sampling in accordance with Practice finished material.
E255, the manufacturer shall have the option of determining
13.1.1.4 In the event that heat identification or traceability is
conformance to chemical composition as follows: Confor-
required, the purchaser shall specify the details desired.
mance shall be determined by the manufacturer by analyzing
samples taken at the time the castings are poured or samples 13.2 Retests:

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13.2.1 If any test specimen shows defective machining or Products, of Test Methods E8/E8M is permitted to be used
develops flaws, it shall be discarded and another specimen when a full-section specimen cannot be tested.
substituted. 14.3.2 Whenever tensile test results are obtained from both
13.2.2 If a bend test specimen fails because of conditions of full-size and machined test specimens and they differ, the
bending more severe than required by the specification, a retest results obtained from full-size test specimens shall be used to
shall be permitted on a new sample piece or on the remaining determine conformance to the specification requirements.
portion of the first sample piece. 14.3.3 Tensile test results on material covered by this
13.2.3 If the results of the test on one of the specimens fail specification are not seriously affected by variations in speed of
to meet the specified requirements, two additional specimens testing. A considerable range of testing speed is permissible;
shall be taken from different sample pieces and tested. The however, it is recommended that the rate of stressing to the
results of the tests on both of these specimens shall meet the yield strength not exceed 100 ksi (700 MPa)/min. Above the
specified requirements. Failure of more than one specimen to yield strength, it is recommended that the movement per
meet the specified requirements for a particular property shall minute of the testing machine head under load not exceed 0.5
be cause for rejection of the entire lot. in./in. (0.5 mm/mm) of gage length (or distance between grips
13.2.4 If the chemical analysis fails to conform to the for full-section specimens).
specified limits, analysis shall be made on a new composite
15. Significance of Numerical Limits
sample prepared from additional pieces selected in accordance
with 12.1. The results of this retest shall comply with the 15.1 For purposes of determining compliance with the
specified requirements. specified limits for requirements of the properties listed in the
following table, an observed value or a calculated value shall
14. Test Methods be rounded as indicated in accordance with the rounding
14.1 Chemical Analysis: method of Practice E29.
14.1.1 In cases of disagreement, test methods for chemical Rounded Unit for
Property
Observed or Calculated Value
analysis shall be subject to agreement between the manufac-
turer or supplier and the purchaser. The following table is a list Chemical composition nearest unit in the last right-hand place
of published methods, some of which may no longer be viable, of figures of the specified limit
Tensile strength
which along with others not listed, may be used subject to Yield strength nearest ksi (nearest 5 MPa)
agreement:
16. Inspection
Test ASTM DesignationA
16.1 The manufacturer, or supplier, shall inspect and make
Chemical analysis B170B , E53, E62, E478
tests necessary to verify the furnished product conforms to the
A
See 2.1.
specification requirements.
B
Reference to Specification B170 is to the suggested chemical methods in the 16.2 The manufacturer shall afford the inspector represent-
annex thereof. When Committee E01 has tested and published methods for
assaying the low-level impurities in copper, the Specification B170 annex will be ing the purchaser all reasonable facilities, without charge, to
eliminated. satisfy him that the material is being furnished in accordance
with the specified requirements.
14.1.2 Test method(s) to be followed for the determination
of element(s) resulting from contractual or purchase order 17. Rejection and Rehearing
agreement shall be as agreed upon between the manufacturer or 17.1 Rejection:
supplier and purchaser. 17.1.1 Product that fails to conform to the specification
14.2 The product furnished shall conform to the specified requirements when tested by the purchaser or purchaser’s
requirements when subjected to test in accordance with the agent, shall be subject to rejection.
following applicable test methods: 17.1.2 Rejection shall be reported to the manufacturer or
Test ASTM DesignationA supplier promptly. In addition, a written notification of rejec-
tion shall follow.
Tensile Strength E8/E8M
Expansion (pin test) B153
17.1.3 In case of dissatisfaction with results of the test upon
Eddy current E243 which rejection is based, the manufacturer, or supplier, shall
Microscopical Exami- B577 have the option to make claim for a rehearing.
nation
Flattening Test B968/B968M 17.2 Rehearing:
17.2.1 As a result of product rejection, the manufacturer, or
A
See 2.1. supplier, shall have the option to make claim for a retest to be
14.3 Tensile Strength Requirements: conducted by the manufacturer, or supplier, and the purchaser.
14.3.1 Tensile test specimens shall be of the full section of Samples of the rejected product shall be taken in accordance
the pipe and shall conform to the requirements of the Speci- with the product specification and subjected to test by both
mens for Pipe and Tube section of Test Methods E8/E8M parties using the test method(s) specified in the product
unless the limitations of the testing machine preclude the use of specification, or alternately, upon agreement of both parties, an
such a specimen. Test specimens conforming to Type No. 1 of independent laboratory may be selected for the test(s) using the
Fig. 13, Tension Test Specimens for Large-Diameter Tubular test method(s) specified in the product specification.

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18. Certification ensure acceptance by common carrier for transportation and to
18.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, the afford protection from the normal hazards of transportation.
purchaser shall be furnished certification that samples repre- 20.2 Each shipping unit shall be legibly marked with the
senting each lot have been tested and inspected as directed in purchase order number, metal or alloy designation, temper,
this specification and the requirements have been met. size, total length or piece count or both, and name of supplier.
18.2 When specified in the purchase order or contract that
20.3 When specified in the purchase order or contract, the
product is purchased for ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code applications, certification to this specification is manda- product specification number shall be shown.
tory.
21. Keywords
19. Test Report 21.1 copper pipe; extra strong; regular; standard sizes ; UNS
19.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, a No. C10200; UNS No. C10300; UNS No. C10800; UNS No.
report of test results shall be furnished. C12000; UNS No. C12200
20. Packaging and Package Marking
20.1 The material shall be separated by size, composition,
and temper and prepared for shipment in such a manner as to

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

S1. Scope are deemed necessary to assure that the material conforms to
S1.1 The following supplementary requirements shall apply prescribed requirements.
only when specified by the purchaser in the inquiry, contract, or S4. Identification Marking
order, for agencies of the U. S. Government.
S4.1 All material shall be properly marked for identification
S2. Referenced Documents in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 185 except that the ASTM
specification number and the alloy number shall be used.
S2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date
of material purchase form a part of this specification to the S5. Preparation for Delivery
extent referenced herein: S5.1 Preservation, Packaging, Packing:
S2.1.1 ASTM Standards: S5.1.1 Military Agencies—The material shall be separated
B900, Practice for Packaging of Copper and Copper Alloy by size, composition, grade, or class and shall be preserved and
Mill Products for U.S. Government Agencies packaged, Level A or C, and packed, Level A, B, or C, as
S2.1.2 Federal Standards:6 specified in the contract or purchase order, in accordance with
Fed. Std. No. 102 Preservation, Packaging and Packing the requirements of Practice B900.
Levels S5.1.2 Civil Agencies—The requirements of Fed. Std. No.
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies) 102 shall be referenced for definitions of the various levels of
Fed. Std. No. 185 Identification Marking of Copper and packaging protection.
Copper-Base Alloy Mill Products S5.2 Marking:
S2.1.3 Military Standard:6 S5.2.1 Military Agencies—In addition to any special mark-
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage ing required by the contract or purchase order, marking for
shipment shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
S3. Quality Assurance S5.2.2 Civil Agencies—In addition to any special marking
S3.1 Responsibility for Inspection: required by the contract or purchase order, marking for
S3.1.1 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or pur- shipment shall be in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123.
chase order, the manufacturer is responsible for the perfor- S6. Part or Identifying Numbers (PINs)
mance of all inspection and test requirements specified. Except
as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the S6.1 Part numbers are essential to maintain the integrity of
manufacturer shall use his own or any other suitable facilities the Department of Defense cataloging system as multiple
for the performance of the inspection and test requirements National Stock Numbers (NSN) exist for this product. The
unless disapproved by the purchaser at the time the order is following information is provided for cross-reference pur-
placed. The purchaser shall have the right to perform any of the poses. The pipe previously described in WW-P-377 and
inspections or tests set forth when such inspections and tests MS14302 corresponds to ASTM B42 copper pipe of copper
UNS No. C12000 with a regular wall thickness.
S6.2 Part identifying numbers, for government use, shall be
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Available from DLA Document Services, Building 4/D, 700 Robbins Ave., formulated by selecting from the options in this specification as
Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, http://quicksearch.dla.mil. shown in Table S6.1.

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TABLE S6.1 Part or Identifying Numbers
B42 XXXXXX XXX -XX X X XXX X

Size (See Table 3) Length

Document Alloy Temper inches eighths of an Wall thickness inches eighths of an
Identifier (See Table 1) (See 6.1) inch (R = regular, inch
S = extra strong)

S6.3 An example of a PIN follows: A part identifying temper, 3-in. standard pipe size, regular wall thickness, and it
number of B42C12000H80-030R1264 indicates an ASTM B42 is 10 ft 61⁄2 in. (3213 mm) in length.
pipe of copper UNS No. C12000 in the hard drawn (H80)

APPENDIX

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. METRIC EQUIVALENTS

X1.1 The SI unit for strength properties now shown is in stress is the newton per square metre (N/m2), which has been
accordance with the International System of Units (SI). The named the pascal (Pa) by the General Conference on Weights
derived SI unit for force is the newton (N), which is defined as and Measures. Since 1 ksi = 6 894 757 Pa, the metric equiva-
that force which when applied to a body having a mass of one lents are expressed as megapascal (MPa), which is the same as
kilogram gives it an acceleration of one metre per second MN/m2 and N/mm2.
squared (N = kg·m ⁄s2). The derived SI unit for pressure or

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee B05 has identified the principal changes to this specification that have been incorporated since the
2015 issue as follows:

(1) Table 2 was revised.

Committee B05 has identified the principal changes to this specification that have been incorporated since the
2010 issue as follows:

(1) Editorial revisions have been made in accordance with

Guide B950.

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