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Designation: B 88M – 05

Standard Specification for


Seamless Copper Water Tube (Metric)1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 88M; 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.

1. Scope* 1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
1.1 This specification covers seamless copper water tube test methods portion, Section 15, of this specification: This
suitable for general plumbing, similar applications for the standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
conveyance of fluids, and commonly used with solder, flared, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
or compression-type fittings. The type of copper water tube of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
suitable for any particular application is determined by the practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
internal or external fluid pressure, by the installation and tions prior to use.
service conditions, and by local requirements. Means of joining 2. Referenced Documents
or bending are also factors that affect the selection of the type
of tube to be used.2 2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date
of material purchase form a part of this specification to the
NOTE 1—Annealed tube is suitable for use with flared or compression extent referenced herein:
fittings, and with solder-type fittings, provided rounding and sizing of the
2.2 ASTM Standards: 3
tube ends is performed where needed.
NOTE 2—Drawn temper tube is suitable for use with solder-type B 32 Specification for Solder Metal
fittings. Types A and B tube, in the drawn temper, are suitable for use with B 88 Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube
certain types and sizes of compression fittings. B 153 Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and
NOTE 3—This specification is the metric companion of Specification Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing
B 88. B 577 Test Methods for Detection of Cuprous Oxide (Hy-
1.2 The tube shall be produced from the following coppers, drogen Embrittlement Susceptibility) in Copper
and the manufacturer has the option to supply any one of them, B 601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper
unless otherwise specified: and Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast
Copper Previously Used Description B 813 Specification for Liquid and Paste Fluxes for Solder-
UNS No. Designation ing Applications of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube
B 828 Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of
C10200 OF Oxygen free without
residual deoxidants Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings
C12000 DLP Phosphorus deoxidized, E 2 Methods of Preparation of Micrographs of Metals and
low residual phosphorus
C12200 DHP Phosphorus deoxidized,
Alloys4
high residual phosphorus E 3 Practice for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
E 8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
1.3 The assembly of copper plumbing or fire sprinkler
E 18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell
systems by soldering is described in Practice B 828.
Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials
1.4 Solders for joining copper potable water or fire sprinkler
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
systems are covered by Specification B 32. The requirements
Determine Conformance with Specifications
for acceptable fluxes for these systems are covered by Speci-
E 53 Test Methods for Determination of Copper in Unal-
fication B 813.
loyed Copper by Gravimetry
E 62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B05 on Copper
Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods)
and Copper Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.04 on Pipe
and Tube.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2005. Published October 2005. Originally
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approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as B 88M – 03. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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The UNS system for copper and copper alloys (see Practice E 527) is a simple contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
expansion of the former standard designation system accomplished by the addition Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
of a prefix “C” and a suffix “00.” The suffix is permitted to be used to accommodate the ASTM website.
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composition variations of the base alloy. Withdrawn.

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


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E 112 Test Methods for Determining the Average Grain 3.1.8 tube, seamless, n—a tube produced with a continuous
Size periphery in all stages of the operations.
E 243 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Exami- 3.1.9 tube, copper service, n—a bendable copper water tube
nation of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes for underground water service.
E 255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for 3.1.10 tube, copper water, n—a seamless copper tube con-
the Determination of Chemical Composition forming to the particular dimensions commercially known as
E 527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS) Copper Water Tube and designated as Types A, B, and C.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3. Terminology 3.2.1 capable of—as used in this specification, the test need
3.1 Definitions: not be performed by the producer of the material. However,
3.1.1 coil, n—a length of the product wound into a series of should subsequent testing by the purchaser establish that the
connected turns. The unqualified term “coil” as applied to tube material does not meet these requirements, the material shall be
usually refers to a bunched coil. subject to rejection.
3.1.2 bunched, n—a coil in which the turns are bunched and
held together such that the cross section of the bunched turns 4. Ordering Information
is approximately circular. 4.1 Include the following information for material ordered
3.1.3 double layer flat, n—a coil in which the product is under this specification.
spirally wound into two connected disk-like layers such that 4.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue (for example,
one layer is on top of the other. (Sometimes called “double B 88M – 03),
layer pancake coil” or “double layer spirally wound coil.”) 4.1.2 Copper UNS No. (not necessary unless a specific
3.1.4 level or traverse wound, n—a coil in which the turns copper is desired),
are wound into layers parallel to the axis of the coil such that 4.1.3 Nominal or standard size (Column 1 of Table 1) and
successive turns in a given layer are next to one another. whether Type A, B, or C (Section 3),
(Sometimes called “helical coil.”) 4.1.4 Temper (Section 7),
3.1.5 single layer flat, n—a coil in which the product is 4.1.5 Length (see 11.5),
spirally wound into a single disk-like layer. (Sometimes called 4.1.6 How furnished: straight or coils,
“pancake coil” or “single layer spirally wound coil.”) 4.1.7 Quantity (pieces) of each size and type,
3.1.6 lengths, n—straight pieces of the product. 4.1.8 In addition, when material is purchased for agencies of
3.1.7 standard, n—uniform lengths recommended in a sim- the U.S. Government, it shall conform to the Supplementary
plified practice recommendation or established as a commer- Requirements as defined herein when specified in the contract
cial standard. or purchase order.

TABLE 1 Dimensions, Mass, and Tolerances in Diameter and Wall Thickness for Metric Copper Water Tube Sizes
(All tolerances are plus and minus except as otherwise indicated.)
Average Outside
Wall Thickness and Tolerances, mm Theoretical Mass, kg/m
DiameterA Tolerance, mm
Nominal or Outside
Standard Diameter, Type A Type B Type C
Size, mm mm Annealed Drawn Type A Type B Type C
Wall Toler- Wall Toler- Wall Toler-
Thickness anceB Thickness anceB Thickness anceB
C
6 6.0 0.05 0.03 0.80 0.08 0.70 0.07 0.60 0.117 0.104 0.091
C
8 8.0 0.05 0.03 0.90 0.09 0.80 0.08 0.60 0.179 0.162 0.125
C
10 10.0 0.05 0.03 0.90 0.09 0.80 0.08 0.60 0.230 0.207 0.158
12 12.0 0.06 0.03 1.2 0.1 0.90 0.09 0.60 0.06 0.364 0.280 0.192
15 15.0 0.06 0.03 1.2 0.1 1.0 0.1 0.70 0.07 0.465 0.393 0.281
18 18.0 0.06 0.03 1.2 0.1 1.0 0.1 0.70 0.07 0.566 0.477 0.340
22 22.0 0.06 0.03 1.6 0.15 1.1 0.1 0.80 0.08 0.917 0.646 0.476
28 28.0 0.07 0.04 1.6 0.15 1.2 0.1 0.90 0.09 1.19 0.903 0.685
35 35.0 0.10 0.04 1.6 0.15 1.4 0.15 1.1 0.1 1.50 1.32 1.05
42 42.0 0.10 0.05 1.8 0.2 1.5 0.15 1.2 0.1 2.03 1.71 1.37
54 54.0 0.10 0.05 2.1 0.2 1.7 0.15 1.5 0.15 3.06 2.50 2.21
67 67.0 0.12 0.05 2.4 0.25 2.0 0.2 1.6 0.15 4.35 3.65 2.94
79 79.0 0.12 0.05 2.8 0.3 2.3 0.25 1.8 0.2 5.99 4.95 3.90
105 105.0 0.12 0.05 3.4 0.35 2.8 0.3 2.4 0.25 9.70 8.04 6.92
130 130.0 0.12 0.05 4.0 0.4 3.1 0.3 2.7 0.25 14.2 11.0 9.65
156 156.0 0.12 0.05 4.8 0.5 3.5 0.35 3.1 0.3 20.3 15.0 13.3
206 206.0 0.15 + 0.05 6.8 0.7 5.0 0.5 4.3 0.45 38.0 28.2 24.4
−0.10
257 257.0 0.20 + 0.05 8.5 0.85 6.3 0.65 5.4 0.55 59.3 44.4 38.2
−0.15
308 308.0 0.20 + 0.05 10.3 1.0 7.1 0.7 6.4 0.65 86.1 60.0 54.2
−0.15
A
The average outside diameter of a tube is the average of the maximum and minimum outside diameter, as determined at any one cross section of the tube.
B
Maximum deviation at any one point.
C
Indicates that the material is not generally available or that no tolerance has been established.

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4.2 The following options are available and shall be speci- and grain-size requirements of Table 3 shall be the basis for
fied in the contract or purchase order when required: acceptance or rejection.
4.2.1 Tension test (Section 8),
4.2.2 Grain size determination (Section 8), 9. Performance Requirements
4.2.3 Expansion test (9.1), and 9.1 Expansion Test—The annealed (O) tube shall be capable
4.2.4 Microscopical Examination for Hydrogen Embrittle- of being expanded in accordance with Test Method B 153 with
ment, Procedure B (9.3.2). an expansion of the outside diameter in the following amount:
Nominal or Expansion of
5. Materials and Manufacture Standard Size, mm Outside Diameter, %
5.1 The material shall be of such quality and purity that the
15 and under 40
finished product shall have the properties and characteristics Over 15 30
prescribed in this specification, and shall be cold worked to
size. The expanded tube shall show no cracking or rupture visible
5.2 The tube shall be finished by such cold-working and to the unaided eye.
annealing operations as are necessary to produce the required NOTE 4—The term “unaided eye” as used herein permits the use of
temper and surface finish. corrective spectacles necessary to obtain normal vision.
5.3 Tube when furnished in coils shall be annealed after 9.2 Flattening Test—As an alternative to the expansion test
coiling. for tube standard sizes 105 mm and over in the annealed
5.4 Tube when furnished in straight lengths shall normally condition, a section 100 mm in length shall be cut from the end
be in the drawn temper. Upon agreement between the manu- of one of the lengths for a flattening test. This100-mm test
facturer or supplier and the purchaser, the manufacturer shall specimen shall be flattened so that a gage set at three times the
have the option to supply annealed straight length tubing. wall thickness will pass over the tube freely throughout the
6. Chemical Composition flattened part. The tube so tested shall develop no cracks or
flaws visible to the unaided eye as a result of this test. In
6.1 The material shall conform to the chemical requirements making the flattening test the elements shall be slowly flattened
in Table 2 for the specific type of copper. by one stroke of the press.
6.2 These specification limits do not preclude the presence 9.3 Microscopical Examination for Susceptibility to Hydro-
of other elements. When included in the contract or purchase gen Embrittlement:
order, and agreed upon by the manufacturer or supplier and the 9.3.1 Tubes furnished in Copper UNS No. C10200 and
purchaser, limits shall be established and analysis required for C12000 shall be essentially free of cuprous oxide as deter-
unnamed elements. mined by Procedure A of Test Methods B 577. When Copper
7. Temper UNS No. C12200 is supplied, examination is not required. In
case of a dispute, Procedure C of Test Methods B 577 shall be
7.1 The copper water tube shall be furnished in the tempers used as the referee method.
designated below. Current designations as defined in Classifi- 9.3.2 Tubes furnished in all coppers shall be capable of
cation B 601 are as follows: passing the embrittlement test specified in Procedure B of Test
Annealed-O
Drawn-H
Methods B 577. The actual performance of the test is not
required unless specifically requested in the ordering docu-
8. Mechanical Properties ment. In case of a dispute, Procedure C of Test Methods B 577
8.1 The tube shall conform to the mechanical property shall be used as the referee method.
requirements prescribed in Table 3. Tension tests and grainsize
determinations need not be made except when indicated by the 10. Nondestructive Testing
purchaser at the time of placing the order. A convenient method 10.1 Eddy-Current Test—Unless otherwise specified, each
of indicating that these tests are to be made is to state that “Test tube up to and including 79 mm in outside diameter shall be
Procedure T is required” (see 4.2.1). Where agreement on the subjected to an eddy-current test. Testing shall follow the
Rockwell hardness tests cannot be reached, the tensile strength procedure of Practice E 243, except the determination of “end
effect” is not required.
TABLE 2 Chemical Composition—Weight % 10.1.1 The testing of tube of dimensions beyond the capa-
Element Copper UNS No. bilities of the eddy-current test apparatus shall be subject to
C10200 A
C12000 C12200 negotiation between the producer and the purchaser.
Copper,B min 99.95 99.90 99.9
10.1.2 Notch-depth standards, rounded to the nearest 0.03
Phosphorus ... 0.004–0.012 0.015–0.040 mm, shall be 22 % of the wall thickness. The notch-depth
A
Oxygen shall be 10 ppm max. tolerance shall be 60.01 mm. Alternatively, at the option of the
B
Copper + silver. manufacturer using speed insensitive eddy-current units that

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TABLE 3 Mechanical Property Requirements
Temper Designation Rockwell HardnessA Tensile Strength, Average Grain Size,
Form
Standard Former Scale Value min, MPa mm
OS060 annealed coils F 50 max 200 0.040 min
OS035 annealed straight lengths F 55 max 200 0.025 min
H58 drawn drawn 30 T 30 min 250 ...
A
Rockwell hardness tests shall be made on the inside surfaces of the tube. When suitable equipment is not available for determining the specified Rockwell hardness,
other Rockwell scales and values shall be specified subject to agreement between the purchaser and the supplier.

are equipped to select a fraction of the maximum unbalance 11.5.1 Standard Lengths and Tolerances—The standard
signal, the following percent maximum unbalance signals shall lengths and tolerances shall be as specified in Table 5.
be used: 11.5.2 Tube supplied in other than standard lengths and
Unbalance Signal tolerances shall be in accordance with requirements established
Nominal or Standard Tube Size, mm Magnitude, max % by agreement between the manufacturer or supplier and the
Up to and incl 12 0.2
purchaser.
15 to 54, incl 0.3 11.6 Squareness of Cut—For tube in straight lengths, the
Over 54 to 79, incl 0.4 departure from squareness of the end of any tube shall not
10.1.3 Tubes that do not actuate the signalling device of the exceed more than 0.25 mm for tube up to and including 15-mm
eddy-current testers shall be considered as conforming to the standard size and not more than 0.40 mm/mm of outside
requirements of this test. Tubes with discontinuities indicated diameter for tube larger than 15-mm standard size.
by the testing unit shall, at the option of the manufacturer, be
reexamined or retested to determine whether the discontinuity 12. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
is cause for rejection. Signals that are found to have been 12.1 The material shall be clean, free of dirt and defects of
caused by minor mechanical damage, soil, or moisture shall not a nature that interfere with normal commercial applications.
be cause for rejection of the tubes provided the tube dimen-
sions are still within the prescribed limits and the tube is 13. Sampling
suitable for its intended application. 13.1 Sample pieces shall be selected for test purposes from
each lot of 5000 kg or fraction thereof, of each size and type,
11. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations according to the schedule of Table 6.
11.1 For the purpose of determining conformance with the
14. Number of Tests and Retests
dimensional requirements prescribed in this specification, any
measured value outside the specified limiting values for any 14.1 Chemical Analysis—Samples for chemical analysis
dimensions shall make the tube subject to rejection at the shall be taken in accordance with Practice E 255. Drillings,
option of the purchaser. millings, and so forth shall be taken in approximately equal
11.2 Nominal or Standard Dimensions, Wall Thickness, and weight from each of the sample pieces selected in accordance
Diameter Tolerances—The nominal or standard dimensions, with 13.1 and combined into one composite sample. The
wall thickness, and diameter tolerances shall be in accordance minimum weight of the composite sample that is to be divided
with Table 1. into three equal parts shall be 150 g.
11.3 Mass—For purposes of calculating mass, cross sec- 14.1.1 Instead of sampling in accordance with Practice
tions, and so forth, the density of the copper shall be taken as E 255, the manufacturer shall have the option of determining
8.94 g/cm3. The theoretical mass per metre is shown in Table conformance to chemical composition as follows: Conform-
1. ance shall be determined by the manufacturer by analyzing
11.4 Roundness—For drawn unannealed tube in straight
lengths, the roundness tolerance shall be as prescribed in Table TABLE 5 Nominal or Standard Lengths and Tolerances
4. The deviation from roundness is measured as the difference Nominal or Tolerance, mm
Nominal or Standard Size,
between major and minor diameters as determined at any one mm
Type Standard
cross section of the tube. No roundness tolerance has been Length, m (all plus)

established for annealed tube in straight lengths or for tubes Tubes Furnished in Straight Lengths
furnished in coils. Up to 206, incl A, B, C 6.0 25
11.5 Lengths and Tolerances: 257 B, C 6.0 25
257 A 5.5 25
308 C 6.0 25
308 B 5.5 25
TABLE 4 Roundness Tolerance 308 A 3.6 25
Roundness Tolerance % of Out- Tubes Furnished in Coils
t/D (Ratio of Wall Thickness to
side Diameter (Expressed to
Outside Diameter) Up to 28, incl A, B 20 600
Nearest 0.03 mm)
30 600
0.01 to 0.03, incl 1.5 35 and 42 A, B 20 600
Over 0.03 to 0.05, incl 1.0 54 A, B 12 600
Over 0.05 to 0.10, incl 0.8 14 600

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TABLE 6 Sampling Schedule 15. Test Methods
Number of Pieces in Lot Number of Sample Pieces to be TakenA 15.1 The properties enumerated in this specification shall, in
1 to 50 1 case of disagreement, be determined in accordance with the
51 to 200 2
201 to 1500 3
ASTM methods listed in Table 7.
Over 1500 0.2 % of total number of pieces in the lot 15.2 Tension Test:
but not more than 10 sample pieces 15.2.1 Tension test specimens shall be of the full section of
A
Each sample piece shall be taken from a separate tube. the tube and shall conform to the requirements of the section,
Specimens for Pipe and Tube, of Test Methods E 8, unless the
limitations of the testing machine preclude the use of such a
samples taken at the time the castings are poured or samples specimen. Use test specimens conforming to type No. 1 of Fig.
taken from the semifinished product. If the manufacturer 13, Tension Test Specimens for Large-Diameter Tubular Prod-
determines the chemical composition of the material during the ucts, of Test Methods E 8 when a full-section specimen cannot
course of manufacture, he shall not be required to sample and be tested.
analyze the finished product. The number of samples taken for 15.2.2 Whenever different tension test results are obtained
determination of chemical composition shall be as follows: from both full-size and from machined test specimens, the
14.1.1.1 When samples are taken at the time the castings are results obtained from full-size test specimens shall be used to
poured, at least one sample shall be taken for each group of determine conformance to the requirements of this specifica-
castings poured simultaneously from the same source of tion.
molten metal. 15.2.3 Tension test results on material covered by this
14.1.1.2 When samples are taken from the semifinished specification are not seriously affected by variations in speed of
product, a sample shall be taken to represent each 5000 kg or testing. It is not prohibited to use a considerable range of
fraction thereof, except that not more than one sample shall be testing speeds; however, the rate of stressing to the yield
required per piece. strength shall not exceed 100 ksi/min. Above the yield strength,
14.1.1.3 Because of the discontinuous nature of the process- the movement per minute of the testing machine head under
ing of castings into wrought products, it is not practical to load shall not exceed 0.5 in./in. of gage length (or distance
identify specific casting analysis with a specific quantity of between grips for full-section specimens).
finished material. 15.3 Grain Size and Microscopical Examination:
14.1.1.4 In the event that heat identification or traceability is 15.3.1 The specimen(s) shall be prepared in accordance
required, the purchaser shall specify the details desired. with Guide E 3.
14.2 Mechanical Tests—For the mechanical tests, a speci- 15.3.2 The surface of the test specimen shall approximate a
men shall be taken from each of the sample pieces selected in radial longitudinal section of the tube.
accordance with 13.1. The required mechanical test shall be 16. Significance of Numerical Limits
made on each of the specimens so selected. The value for the
Rockwell hardness number of each specimen shall be estab- 16.1 For purposes of determining compliance with the
lished by taking the arithmetical average of at least three specified limits for requirements of the properties listed in
readings. Table 8, an observed value or calculated value shall be rounded
as indicated in accordance with the rounding method of
14.3 Microscopical Examination—One specimen shall be
Practice E 29.
examined from each of the sample pieces selected in accor-
dance with 13.1. 17. Inspection
14.4 In the case of tube furnished in coils, a length sufficient 17.1 The manufacturer shall afford the inspector represent-
for all necessary tests shall be cut from each coil selected for ing the purchaser, all reasonable facilities to satisfy him that the
purpose of tests. The remaining portion of these coils shall be tubes are being furnished in accordance with the specified
included in the shipment, and the permissible variations in requirements.
length of such coils shall be waived.
14.5 Retests: 18. Rejection and Rehearing
14.5.1 If any test specimen shows defective machining or 18.1 Material that fails to conform to the requirements of
develops flaws, it shall be discarded and another specimen this specification is subject to rejection at the option of the
substituted.
14.5.2 If the results of any test made to determine the TABLE 7 Test Methods
mechanical properties fail to meet the specified requirements, Test ASTM Designation
two additional specimens shall be taken from different sample Chemical analysis E 53, E 62
pieces and tested. The results of the tests on both of these Tension E 8 (also see 15.2)
specimens shall meet the specified requirements. Rockwell hardness E 18
Grain size E 2, E 3, E 112 (also see 15.3)
14.5.3 If the chemical analysis fails to conform to the Expansion (pin test) B 153
specified limits, analysis shall be made on a new composite Microscopical Examination, E 3, B 577 (also see 15.3)
sample prepared from additional pieces selected in accordance Procedure A
Microscopical Examination, E 3, B 577 (also see 15.3)
with 13.1. The results of this retest shall comply with the Procedure B
specified requirements.

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TABLE 8 Rounding Units 19.3.1 The name or trademark of the manufacturer and the
Property
Rounded Unit for Observed or mark indicative of the type shall be permanently (incised)
Calculated Value marked on each tube at intervals not greater than 0.5 m. Tube
Chemical composition nearest unit in the last right-hand place of in straight lengths shall be further identified throughout its
Hardness figures of the specified limit
length by a colored marking of Xs, symbol, or logo not less
Tensile strength nearest 5 MPa than 4.5 mm in height, including a legend repeated at intervals
Expansion nearest 1 % not greater than 1 m. The legend shall include the type of the
Grain size:
Up to 0.055 mm, incl nearest multiple of 0.005 mm
tube, name or trademark of the manufacturer, or both, and the
Over 0.055 to 0.160 nearest 0.01 mm country of origin. The manufacturer has the option to include
mm, incl other information.
19.3.2 Colors used shall be green for Type A, blue for Type
B, and red for Type C. Such color marking is not applicable to
purchaser. Rejection shall be reported to the manufacturer or tube furnished in annealed straight lengths or coils.
supplier promptly and in writing. When requested by the 19.3.3 UNS Copper Designation:
manufacturer or supplier, a rehearing shall be granted. 19.3.3.1 Hard Drawn Tubing—On hard drawn tubing pro-
duced from C10200 and C12000, the UNS copper designation
19. Packaging and Package Marking shall be identified at intervals not greater than 3 ft with color
19.1 The material shall be separated by size, composition, coded ink per 19.3.2.
and temper and prepared for shipment in such a manner as to 19.3.3.2 Annealed Tubing—On annealed tubing produced
ensure acceptance by common carrier for transportation at the from C10200 and C12000, the UNS copper designation shall
lowest rate applicable and to afford protection from the normal be identified with ink or some other permanent mark that is
hazards of transportation. repeated at intervals not greater than 3 ft. Color marking to
19.2 Each shipping unit shall be legibly marked with the distinguish Type A from Type B is not required.
purchase order number, metal or alloy designation, temper,
size, total length or piece count, or both, and name of supplier. 20. Keywords
The specification number shall be shown, when specified. 20.1 copper tube; seamless; water tube; UNS No. C10200;
19.3 Product Identification: UNS No. C12000; UNS No. C12200

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.

S1. Referenced Documents S2. Quality Assurance


S1.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date S2.1 Responsibility for Inspection:
of material purchase form a part of this specification to the S2.1.1 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or pur-
extent referenced herein: chase order, the manufacturer is responsible for the perfor-
S1.1.1 Federal Standards:5 mance of all inspection and test requirements specified. Except
Fed. Std. No. 102 Preservation, Packaging and Packing as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the
Levels manufacturer has the option to use his own or any other
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies) suitable facilities for the performance of the inspection and test
Fed. Std. No. 146A Tolerances for Copper and Copper Base requirements unless disapproved by the purchaser at the time
Alloy Mill Products the order is placed. The purchaser shall have the right to
Fed. Std. No. 185 Identification Marking of Copper and perform any of the inspections and tests set forth in this
Copper-Base Alloy Mill Products specification when such inspections and tests are deemed
S1.1.2 Military Standards:5 necessary to ensure that the material conforms to the prescribed
MIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspec- requirements.
tion by Attributes S3. Identification Marking
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
S3.1 All material shall be properly marked for identification
S1.1.3 Military Specification:5
in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 185 except that the ASTM
MIL-C-3993 Packaging of Copper and Copper-Base Alloy
specification number and the alloy number shall be used.
Mill Products
S4. Preparation for Delivery
S4.1 Preservation, Packaging, Packing:
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Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 S4.1.1 Military Agencies—The material shall be separated
Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS. by size, composition, grade, or class and shall be preserved and

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packaged, Level A or C, packed, Level A, B, or C, as specified S4.2.1 Military Agencies—In addition to any special mark-
in the contract or purchase order, in accordance with the ing required by the contract or purchase order, marking for
requirements of MIL-C-3393. shipment shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
S4.1.2 Civil Agencies—The requirements of Fed. Std. No. S4.2.2 Civil Agencies—In addition to any special marking
102 shall be referenced for definitions of the various levels of required by the contract or purchase order, marking for
packaging protection. shipment shall be in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123.
S4.2 Marking:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee B05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(B 88M – 03) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Oct. 1, 2005.)

(1) Revised paragraph 10.1. (2) Revised paragraph 19.3.3.2.

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