1、Designation:B23404 Designation: B234 10Used in USNRC-RDT standardsStandard Specification forAluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes forCondensers and Heat Exchangers1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B234; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
2、 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.1. Scope*1.1 This specification2covers aluminum-alloy (Note 1) drawn
3、 seamless round tube in straight lengths designated as shown inTable 2, for use in surface condensers, evaporators, and heat exchangers.NOTE 1Throughout this specification use of the term alloy in the general sense includes aluminum as well as aluminum alloy.NOTE 2For drawn seamless tubes used in ge
4、neral applications, see Specifications B210 ; for extruded tubes see Specification and B210M; forextruded tubes see Specifications B221 ; for seamless pipe see Specification and B221M; for seamless pipe and seamless extruded tube used in pressureapplications see Specification B241/B241M; and for str
5、uctural pipe and tube see Specification B429/B429M.1.2 Alloy and temper designations are in accordance with ANSI H35.1/H35.1(M). The equivalent Unified Numbering Systemalloy designations are those of Table 1 preceded by A9, for example, A91060 for aluminum 1060, in accordance with PracticeE527.1.3A
6、complete metric companion to Specification B234 has been developedB234M; therefore, no metric equivalents arepresented in this specification.1.4For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum and aluminum alloys in this specification, see1.3 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminu
7、m and aluminum alloys in this specification, see Annex A2.1.4 This specification is the inch-pound companion to Specification B234M; therefore, no SI equivalents are presented in thespecification.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its us
8、e. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date of material purchase form a part of thi
9、s specification to the extentreferenced herein:2.2 ASTM Standards:3B210 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless TubesB210M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes (Metric)B221 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Pro
10、files, and TubesB221M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes (Metric)B241/B241M Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Seamless Pipe and Seamless Extruded TubeB429/B429M Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Structural Pipe and TubeB55
11、7 Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy ProductsB660 Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and Magnesium ProductsB666/B666M Practice for Identification Marking of Aluminum and Magnesium ProductsB881 Terminology Relating to Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy
12、 ProductsB918 Practice for Heat Treatment of Wrought Aluminum AlloysE29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with SpecificationsE34 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum-Base Alloys E55Practice for Sampling Wrought1This specification is un
13、der the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B07 on Light Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B07.03 on AluminumAlloy Wrought Products.Current edition approved Dec.Nov. 1, 2004.2010. Published December 2004.2010. Originally approved in 1948. Last previous edition approved in
14、 20022004 asB234 024. DOI: 10.1520/B0234-104.2For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specification SB-234 in Section II of that Code.3For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book o
15、f ASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.1This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Becauseit may not be technica
16、lly possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this sta
17、ndard.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.Nonferrous Metals and Alloys for De-termination of Chemical CompositionE215 Practice for Standardizing Equipment for Electromagnetic Examination of Seamless Aluminum-Alloy TubeE527
18、 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)E607 Test Method for Atomic Emission Spectrometric Analysis Aluminum Alloys by the Point to Plane Technique NitrogenAtmosphereE716 Practices for Sampling and Sample Preparation of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys for Determin
19、ation of ChemicalComposition by Spectrochemical AnalysisE1251 Test Method for Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by Atomic Emission SpectrometryTABLE 1 Chemical Composition LimitsA,B,CAlloy Silicon Iron Copper Manganese Magnesium Chromium Zinc TitaniumOther ElementsDAluminumEach TotalE1060 0.2
20、5 0.35 0.05 0.03 0.03 . 0.05 0.03 0.03F. 99.60 minG3003 0.6 0.7 0.050.20 1.01.5 . . 0.10 . 0.05 0.15 remainderAlclad 3003 3003 alloy clad with 7072 alloy505254540.250.250.400.400.100.100.100.501.02.22.82.43.00.150.350.050.200.100.25.0.200.050.050.150.15remainderremainder6061 0.400.8 0.7 0.150.40 0.1
21、5 0.81.2 0.040.35 0.25 0.15 0.05 0.15 remainder7072H0.7 Si + Fe 0.10 0.10 0.10 . 0.81.3 . 0.05 0.15 remainderALimits are in percent maximum unless shown as a range or otherwise stated.BAnalysis shall be made for the elements for which limits are shown in this table.CFor purposes of determining confo
22、rmance to these limits, an observed value or a calculated value attained from analysis shall be rounded to the nearest unit in thelast right-hand place of figures used in expressing the specified limit, in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29.DOthers includes listed elements for w
23、hich no specific limit is shown as well as unlisted metallic elements. The producer may analyze samples for trace elements notspecified in this specification. However, such analysis is not required and may not cover all metallic Others elements. Should any analysis by the producer or the purchaseres
24、tablish that an Others element exceeds the limit of Each or that the aggregate of several Others elements exceeds the limit of Total, the material shall be considerednonconforming.EOther ElementsTotal shall be the sum of unspecified metallic elements 0.010 % or more, rounded to the second decimal be
25、fore determining the sum.FVanadium 0.05 max.GThe aluminum content shall be calculated by subtracting from 100.00 % the sum of all the metallic elements present in amounts of 0.010 % or more, rounded to thesecond decimal before determining the sum.HComposition of cladding alloy as applied during the
26、course of manufacture. The sample from finished tube shall not be required to conform to these limits.TABLE 2 Tensile Property LimitsA,BAlloy Temper Wall Thickness, in.Tensile Strength,min, ksiYield Strength,(0.2 % offset),min, ksiElongation in 2 in., or4 3 Dia,Cmin, %Full-SectionSpecimenCut-Out Spe
27、cimen1060 H14 0.0100.200 12.0 10.0 . .3003 H14 0.0100.0240.0250.0490.0500.20020.020.020.017.017.017.0358.34H25 0.0100.200 22.0 19.0 . .Alclad 3003 H14 0.0100.0240.0250.0490.0500.20019.019.019.016.016.016.0.58.34H25 0.0100.200 21.0 18.0 . .5052 H32H340.0100.2000.0100.20031.034.023.026.0.5454 H32H340.
28、0100.0500.0510.2000.0100.0500.0510.20036.036.039.039.026.026.029.029.0.58466061 T4T60.0250.0490.0500.2000.0250.0490.0500.20030.030.042.042.016.016.035.035.0161810121416810ATo determine conformance to this specification, each value for ultimate strength and for yield strength shall be rounded to the
29、nearest 0.1 ksi and each value forelongation to the nearest 0.5 %, both in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29.BThe basis for establishment of mechanical property limits is shown in Annex A1.CElongation of full-section and cut-out sheet-type specimens is measured in 2 in., of cut
30、-out round specimens, in 4 3 specimen diameter.B234 1022.3 ANSI Standards:4H35.1H35.1/H35.1(M) Alloy and Temper Designation Systems for AluminumH35.2 Dimensional Tolerances for Aluminum Mill Products2.4 Federal Standard:5Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)2.5 Military Standard:5M
31、IL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage2.6 AMS Specification:6AMS 2772 Heat Treatment of Aluminum Alloy Raw Materials2.7 EN Standard:7CEN EN 14242 Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys, Chemical Analysis, Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission SpectralAnalysis3. Terminology3.1 Refer to Terminology B
32、881 for definitions of product terms used in this specification.3.2Definitions:3.33.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.3.13.2.1 capable ofthe term capable of as used in this specification means that the test need not be performed by the producerof the material. However, should testin
33、g by the purchaser establish that the material does not meet these requirements, the materialshall be subject to rejection.4. Ordering Information4.1 Orders for material to this specification shall include the following information:4.1.1 This specification designation (which includes the number, the
34、 year, and the revision letter, if applicable),4.1.2 Quantity in pieces or pounds,4.1.3 Alloy (Section 7),4.1.4 Temper (Section 8),4.1.5 Outside or inside diameter, wall thickness, and length,4.1.6 For alloy Alclad 3003, state clad inside or outside (12.1).4.2 Additionally, orders for material to th
35、is specification shall include the following information when required by thepurchaser:4.2.1 Whether heat treatment in accordance with Practice B918 is required (9.2),4.2.2 Whether cut ends of tube are to be deburred (Section 14),4.2.3 Whether inspection or witness of inspection and tests by the pur
36、chasers representative is required prior to materialshipment (Section 15),4.2.4 Whether certification of the material is required (Section 17),4.2.5 Whether marking for identification is required (Section 18), and4.2.6 Whether Practices B660 applies and, if so, the level of preservation, packaging,
37、and packing required (19.3).5. Manufacture5.1 The tube shall be produced by drawing an extruded tube made from hollow extrusion ingot (cast in hollow form or pierced)and extruded by use of the die and mandrel method.6. Responsibility for Quality Assurance6.1 Responsibility for Inspection and TestsUn
38、less otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the producer isresponsible for the performance of all inspection and test requirements specified herein. The producer may use his own or any othersuitable facilities for the performance of the inspection and test requirements specified here
39、in, unless disapproved by the purchaserin the order or at the time of contract signing. The purchaser shall have the right to perform any of the inspections and tests setforth in this specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure that material conforms to prescribed requirement
40、s.6.2 Lot DefinitionAn inspection lot shall be defined as follows:4Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.4Available from Aluminum Association, Inc., 1525 Wilson Blvd., Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22209, http:/www.aluminum.org.5Availab
41、le from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098.6Available from Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.7The Aluminum Association, 900 19th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006.7Available from Eu
42、ropean Committee for Standardization Central Secretariat (CEN), rue de Stassart 36, B1050 Brussels, Belgium, http: /www.cen.eu/esearch.B234 1036.2.1 For heat-treated tempers, an inspection lot shall consist of an identifiable quantity of material of the same mill form, alloy,temper, and thickness tr
43、aceable to a heat-treat lot or lots, and subjected to inspection at one time.6.2.2 For nonheat-treated tempers, an inspection lot shall consist of an identifiable quantity of material of the same mill form,alloy, temper, and thickness subjected to inspection at one time.7. Chemical Composition7.1 Li
44、mitsThe tube shall conform to the chemical composition limits in Table 1. Conformance shall be determined by theproducer by analyzing samples taken at the time the ingots are poured, or samples taken from the finished or semi-finished product.If the producer has determined the chemical composition o
45、f the material during the course of manufacture, he shall not be requiredto sample and analyze the finished product. . Conformance shall be determined by the producer by analyzing samples taken at thetime the ingots are poured in accordance with E716 and analyzed in accordance with E607, E1251, E34
46、or EN 14242. At least onesample shall be taken for each group of ingots poured from the same source of molten metal. If the producer has determined thechemical composition of the material during the course of manufacture, he shall not be required to sample and analyze the finishedproduct.NOTE 3It is
47、 standard practice in the United States aluminum industry to determine conformance to the chemical composition limits prior to furtherprocessing of ingots into wrought products. Due to the continuous nature of the process, it is not practical to keep a specific ingot analysis identified witha specif
48、ic quantity of finished material.7.2Number of SamplesThe number of samples taken for determination of chemical composition shall be as follows:7.2.1When samples are taken at the time the ingots are poured, at least one sample shall be taken for each group of ingots pouredsimultaneously from the same
49、 source of molten metal.7.2.2When samples are taken from the finished or semi-finished product, a sample shall be taken to represent each 4000 lb, orfraction thereof, of material in the lot, except that not more than one sample shall be required per piece.7.3Methods of SamplingSamples for determination of chemical composition shall be taken in accordance with one of thefollowing methods:7.3.1Samples of chemical analysis shall be taken by drilling, sawing, milling, turning, clipping, and so forth, a representativepiece or pieces t
