ASTM_B_101_-_12.pdf

Designation:B10112Standard Specification forLead-Coated Copper Sheet and Strip for BuildingConstruction1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B101;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()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*1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for lead-coated copper sheet and strip in flat lengths(or in coils)inounce-weight thicknesses for roofing,flashing,gutters,down-spouts,and for the general sheet metalwork in buildingconstruction.The lead coating is applied by hot dipping.1.2 Products produced to this specification are not intendedfor electrical applications.1.3 UnitsValues stated in inch-pound units are to beregarded as standard.The values given in parentheses aremathematical conversions to SI units,which are provided forinformation only and are not considered standard.NOTE1A companion specification for copper sheet and strip forbuilding construction is Specification B370.1.4 The following hazard caveat pertains to the test methodportion,Section 17,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.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2B248 Specification for General Requirements for WroughtCopper and Copper-Alloy Plate,Sheet,Strip,and RolledBarB370 Specification for Copper Sheet and Strip for BuildingConstructionB846 Terminology for Copper and Copper AlloysB950 Guide for Editorial Procedures and Form of ProductSpecifications for Copper and Copper AlloysE8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-terialsE29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data toDetermine Conformance with SpecificationsE37 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Pig LeadE46 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Lead-andTin-Base Solders3E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper andCopper Alloys(Photometric Methods)E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain SizeE478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys3.General Requirements3.1 The following sections of Specification B248 constitutea part of this specification:3.1.1 Significance of numerical limits,3.1.2 Inspection,3.1.3 Rejection and rehearing,3.1.4 Certification,3.1.5 Mill test reports,and3.1.6 Packaging and package marking.3.2 In addition,when a section with a title identical to thatreferenced in 3.1,above,appears in this specification,itcontains additional requirements that supplement those appear-ing in Specification B248.4.Terminology4.1 For definitions of terms related to copper and copperalloys,refer to Terminology B846.4.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:4.2.1 coila length of the product wound into a series ofconnected turns.4.2.1.1 DiscussionThe unqualified term“coil”as appliedto“flat product”usually refers to a coil in which the product isspirally wound,with the successive layers on top of oneanother.(Sometimes called a“roll.”)4.2.2 lead-coated copper sheet(for building construction),na rolled flat product over 24 in.(610 mm)in width and ofounce-weight thickness from 8 oz(227 g)to 48 oz(1361 g).1This specification is under the jurisdiction of Committee B05 on Copper andCopper Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.01 on Plate,Sheet,and Strip.Current edition approved April 1,2012.Published April 2012.Originallyapproved in 1935.Last previous edition approved in 2007 as B101 07.DOI:10.1520/B0101-12.2For 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 4.2.3 lead-coated strip(for building construction),narolled flat product up to and including 24 in.(610 mm)in widthand of ounce-weight thickness from 8 oz(227 g)to 48 oz(1361g).4.2.4 lengths,mill,nstraight lengths,including ends,thatare conveniently manufactured in the mills.4.2.4.1 DiscussionFull length pieces are usually 8,10,or12 ft(2.44,3.05,or 3.66 m)and subject to established lengthtolerances.4.2.5 ounce-weightthe weight of uncoated copper sheet orstrip expressed in ounces per square foot.4.2.6 thickness,ounce-weight,nthe metal thickness thatcorresponds to the ounce weight.5.Ordering Information5.1 Include the following specified choices when placingorders for product under this specification,as applicable: