ASTM_B_359_-_B_359M_-_18.pdf

Designation:B359/B359M18Standard Specification forCopper and Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser and HeatExchanger Tubes With Integral Fins1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B359/B359M;the number immediately following the designation indicates the yearof 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.1.Scope*1.1 This specification2establishes the requirements forseamless copper and copper alloy tubing on which the externalor internal surface,or both,has been modified by a cold-forming process to produce an integral enhanced surface forimproved heat transfer.1.2 The tubes are typically used in surface condensers,evaporators,and heat exchangers.1.3 The product shall be produced of the following coppersor copper alloys,as specified in the ordering information.Copper orCopper AlloyUNS No.Type of MetalC10100Oxygen-free electronicC10200Oxygen-free without residual deoxidantsC10300Oxygen-free,extra low phosphorusC10800Oxygen-free,low phosphorusC12000DLP Phosphorized,low residual phosphorus(See Note 1)C12200DHP,Phosphorized,high residual phosphorus(See Note 1)C14200DPA Phosphorized arsenical(See Note 1)C15630Nickel PhosphorusC19200Phosphorized,1%ironC23000Red BrassC44300Admiralty Metal Types B,C44400C,andC44550DC60800Aluminum BronzeC68700Aluminum Brass Type BC7040095-5 Copper-NickelC7060090-10 Copper-NickelC7062090-10 Copper-Nickel(Modified for Welding)Copper orCopper AlloyUNS No.Type of MetalC7100080-20 Copper-Nickel Type AC7150070-30 Copper-NickelC7152070-30 Copper-Nickel(Modified for Welding)C72200Copper-NickelNOTE1Designations listed in Classification B224.1.4 UnitsThe values stated in either in-pound units or SIunits are to be regarded separately as the standard.Within thetext,the SI units are shown in brackets.The values stated ineach system are not exact equivalents;therefore,each systemshall be used independently of the other.Combining valuesfrom the two systems could result in nonconformance with thespecification.1.5 Product produced in accordance with the SupplementaryRequirements section for military applications shall be pro-duced only to the inch-pound system of this specification.1.6 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to thetest methods described in this specification.This standard doesnot purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is the responsibility of the user of thisstandard to establish appropriate safety,health,and environ-mental practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.Some specific hazards statements aregiven in Sections 1,12 and 18.1.7(WarningMercury has been designated by manyregulatory agencies as a hazardous substance that can causeserious medical issues.Mercury,or its vapor,has been dem-onstrated to be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials.Use caution when handling mercury and mercury-containingproducts.See the applicable product Safety Data Sheet(SDS)for additional information.The potential exists that sellingmercury or mercury-containing products,or both,is prohibitedby local or national law.Users must determine legality of salesin their location.)1This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee B05 on Copperand Copper Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.04 on Pipeand Tube.Current edition approved Oct.1,2018.Published November 2018.Originallyapproved in 1960.Last previous edition approved in 2015 as B359/B359M15.DOI:10.1520/B0359_B0359M18.2For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications,see related Specifi-cation SB-359 in Section II of that Code.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3B153 Test Method for Expansion(Pin Test)of Copper andCopper-Alloy Pipe and TubingB154 Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for CopperAlloysB170 Specification for Oxygen-Free Electrolytic CopperRefinery ShapesB224 Classification of CoppersB601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper andCopper AlloysWrought and CastB846 Terminology for Copper and Copper AlloysB858 Test M