ASTM_B_43_-_15.pdf

Designation:B4315Standard Specification forSeamless Red Brass Pipe,Standard Sizes1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B43;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscriptepsilon()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*1.1 This specification2establishes requirements for seam-less red brass(Copper Alloy UNS No.C23000)3pipe innominal pipe sizes,both regular and extra-strong.In theannealed temper(O61),the pipe is suitable for use inplumbing,boiler feed lines,and for similar purposes.In thedrawn general purpose temper(H58),the pipe is suitable forarchitectural applications,such as guard railings and stair handrailings.1.2 UnitsThe values stated in inch-pound units are to beregarded as standard.The values given in parentheses aremathematical conversions to SI units that are provided forinformation only and are not considered standard.1.3 The following hazard caveat pertains only to the testmethod portion,9.1.1,of 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 and health practicesand determine the applicability of regulatory limitations priorto use.1.4 WarningMercury has been designated by many regu-latory agencies as a hazardous material that can cause seriousmedical issues.Mercury,or its vapor,has been demonstrated tobe hazardous to health and corrosive to materials.Cautionshould be taken when handling mercury and mercury contain-ing products.See the applicable product Safety Data Sheet(SDS)for additional information.Users should be aware thatselling mercury and/or mercury containing products into yourstate or country may be prohibited by law.(See 9.2.)2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:4B153 Test Method for Expansion(Pin Test)of Copper andCopper-Alloy Pipe and TubingB154 Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for CopperAlloysB601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper andCopper AlloysWrought and CastB846 Terminology for Copper and Copper AlloysB858 Test Method forAmmonia Vapor Test for DeterminingSusceptibility to Stress Corrosion Cracking in CopperAlloysB900 Practice for Packaging of Copper and Copper AlloyMill Products for U.S.Government AgenciesB950 Guide for Editorial Procedures and Form of ProductSpecifications for Copper and Copper AlloysB968/B968M Test Method for Flattening of Copper andCopper-Alloy Pipe and TubeE8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-terialsE29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data toDetermine Conformance with SpecificationsE112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain SizeE243 Practice for Electromagnetic(Eddy Current)Examina-tion of Copper and Copper-Alloy TubesE255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys forthe Determination of Chemical CompositionE478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper AlloysE527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in theUnified Numbering System(UNS)3.Terminology3.1 For definitions of terms related to copper and copperalloys,refer to Terminology B846.4.Ordering Information4.1 Include the following specified choices when placingorders for product under this specification as applicable: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.1,2015.Published October 2015.Originallyapproved in 1922.Last previous edition approved in 2014 as B43-14.DOI:10.1520/B0043-15.2For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi-cation SB-43 in Section II of that Code.3The system for copper and copper alloys(see Practice E527)is a simpleexpansion of the former standard designation system accomplished by the additionof a prefix“C”and a suffix“00.”The suffix can be used to accommodatecomposition variations of the base alloy.4For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.*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 States1 4.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue,4.1.2 Temper(see Temper section.),4.1.3 Pipe size,regular or extra-strong(see Table 1),4.1.4 Length(see 11.3),4.1.5 Total length of each size,and4.1.6 Intended application.4.2 The following options are available but may not beincluded unless specified at the time of placing the order whenrequired:4.2.1 When product is ordered for ASME Boiler an