1、Designation:B543071Designation: B543/B543M 12Standard Specification forWelded Copper and Copper-Alloy Heat Exchanger Tube1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B543/B543M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the yearof original adoption or, in the case of revisio
2、n, 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. 1NOTEAdded table reference to 5.2.4.1. Scope*1.1 This specification coversestablished the requirements for welded
3、tube of copper and various copper alloys up to 318 in.,inclusive, in diameter, for use in surface condensers, evaporators, heat exchangers, and general engineering applications. Thefollowing coppers or copper alloys are involved:2Copper orCopper Alloy UNSNo.2Previously UsedDesignationType of MetalC1
4、0800A. oxygen-free, low phosphorusC12200ADHP phosphorized, highresidual phosphorusC12200A. DHP phosphorized, highresidual phosphorusC19400 . copper-iron alloyC23000 . red brassC44300 . arsenical admiraltyC44400 . antimonial admiraltyC44500 . phosphorized admiraltyC68700 . arsenical aluminum brassC70
5、400 . 95-5 copper-nickelC70600 . 90-10 copper-nickelC70620 . 90-10 copper-nickel (Modifiedfor Welding)C71000 . 80-20 copper-nickelC71500 . 70-30 copper-nickelC71520 . 7030 copper-nickel (Modifiedfor Welding)C71640 . copper-nickel-iron-manganeseC72200 . ._ACopper UNS Nos. C10800 and C12200 are classi
6、fied in Classification B224.1.2This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations pri
7、or to use. (1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in eachsystem may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from thetwo systems may result in non-co
8、nformance with the standard.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations pr
9、ior to use.Warning Mercury is a definite health hazard in use and disposal. (See Mercury has been designated by EPAand many stateagencies as a hazardous material that can cause central nervous system, kidney, and liver damage. Mercury, or its vapor, may behazardous to health and corrosive to materia
10、ls. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury-containing products.See the applicable product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for details and EPAs website (http:/www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm) for additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury or mercury-containing
11、 products, or both, in your1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.04 on Pipe andTube.Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2007. Published November 2007. Originally approved in 1970. Last previou
12、s edition approved in 1996 as B54396(03). DOI:10.1520/B0543-07E01.Current edition approved April 1, 2012. Published May 2012. Originally approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as B543 071. DOI:10.1520/B0543/B0543M-12.2New designation established in accordance with Practice E527. In
13、 the new UNS system, the designations for copper alloys are simply expansions of the present standarddesignations by a prefix “C” and a suffix “00.”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
14、previous version. Becauseit may not be technically 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
15、 Changes section appears at the end of this standard.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.state may be prohibited by state law. (Mercury is a definite health hazard in use and disposal. (See 12.1.1.)2. Referenced Documents2
16、.1 ASTM Standards:3B153 Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and Copper-Alloy Pipe and TubingB154 Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper AlloysB224 Classification of CoppersB846 Terminology for Copper and Copper AlloysB858 Test Method for Ammonia Vapor Test for Determining Susce
17、ptibility to Stress Corrosion Cracking in Copper AlloysB900 Practice for Packaging of Copper and Copper Alloy Mill Products for U.S. Government AgenciesB968/B968M Test Method for Flattening of Copper and Copper-Alloy Pipe and TubeE3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic SpecimensE8 Test Methods fo
18、r Tension Testing of Metallic MaterialsE29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with SpecificationsE53 Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed Copper by GravimetryE54 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Special Brasses and BronzesE62 Test Methods
19、 for Chemical Analysis of Copper and Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods)E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain SizeE118 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-Chromium AlloysE243 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Examination of Copper and Copper-Alloy TubesE478 Test Methods
20、for Chemical Analysis of Copper AlloysE255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for the Determination of Chemical CompositionE527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)3. Terminology3.1 For the definitions of the terms related to copper and copper al
21、loys, refer to Terminology B8464. Types of Welded Tube4.1 Forge-Welded Tube manufactured as described in 6.2.2.1, 6.2.2.2, and 6.2.2.3.4.1.1 As-Welded TubeForge-welded tube with internal and external flash removed and no further refinement of grain structure.4.1.2 Welded and Annealed TubeForge-welde
22、d tube with internal and external flash removed, that has been annealed toproduce a uniform grain size appropriate to the specified annealed temper.4.1.3 Welded and Cold-Reduced TubeForge-welded tube with internal and external flash removed and subsequently coldreduced to conform to the specified si
23、ze and temper.4.1.4 Welded and Cold-Drawn TubeForge-welded tube with internal and external flash removed and subsequently cold drawnover a plug or mandrel to the specified size and temper.4.2 Fusion-Welded Tube manufactured as described in section 6.3.4.2.1 As-Welded TubeFusion-welded tube with no f
24、urther refinement of grain structure.4.2.2 Welded and Annealed TubeFusion-welded tube that has been annealed to produce a uniform grain size appropriate tothe specified annealed temper. The structure of the weld zone shall be that which is typical of a fusion weld.4.2.3 Welded and Cold-Reduced TubeF
25、usion-welded tube subsequently cold-reduced to conform to the specified size andtemper.4.2.4 Welded and Cold-Drawn TubeFusion-welded tube subsequently cold-drawn over a plug or mandrel to the specified sizeand temper.4.3 Fully Finished TubeWelded tube with internal and external flash removed, if pre
26、sent, and subsequently cold-drawn overa plug or mandrel and annealed, and redrawn when necessary to conform to the specified temper.5. Ordering Information5.1 Include the following information when placing orders for product under this specification, as applicable:5.1.1 ASTM designation and year of
27、issue,5.1.2 Copper or Copper Alloy UNS No. designation (for example, UNS No. C10800),5.1.3 Tube type (Section 4),5.1.4 Temper (Section 8),5.1.5 Dimensions, the diameter, wall thickness, whether minimum or nominal wall, and length, (Section 14),5.1.6 Quantity of each size (number of pieces and length
28、, in inches or feet and inches),3For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. ForAnnual Book ofASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.B543/B543M 1225.2 The following
29、options are available and shall be specified at the time placing the order, when required:5.2.1 When heat identification or traceability is required,5.2.2 Whether a pressure test is to be used instead of the eddy-current test (Section 13.1),5.2.3 Whether cut ends of the tube are to be deburred, cham
30、fered, or otherwise treated (Section 15),5.2.4 If the product is to be subsequently welded, (see Table 1, Footnote F)5.2.5 Certification, if required (Section 23), and5.2.6 Mill test report, if required (Section 24).5.3 In addition, when material is purchased for agencies of the U.S. Government, it
31、shall conform to the SupplementaryRequirements as defined herein when specified in the contract or purchase order.6. Materials and Manufacture6.1 Material:6.1.1 The material of manufacture shall be strip of one of the Copper Alloy UNS Nos. listed in section 1.1 of such purity andsoundness as to be s
32、uitable for processing into the products prescribed herein.6.1.2 In the event heat identification or traceability is required, the purchaser shall specify the details desired.6.2 Manufacture:6.2.1 The product shall be manufactured by forming the material into a tubular shape on a suitable forming mi
33、ll.6.2.2 Welding shall be accomplished by any process that produces a forge weld leaving no crevice in the weld seam visible tothe unaided eye.6.2.2.1 Forge-Welded TubeThe edges of the strip shall be heated to the required welding temperature, usually by highfrequency electric current, and be presse
34、d firmly together causing a forge-type joint to be formed with internal and external flashor bead.6.2.2.2 The external flash (that portion of the weld which extends beyond the normal wall) shall always be removed.6.2.2.3 The internal flash shall be removed to the extent that it shall not exceed 0.00
35、6 in. 0.1500.152 mm in height or 10 %of the nominal wall thickness, whichever is greater.6.3 Fusion-Welded TubeThe edges of the strip shall be brought together and welded, usually by a GTAW welding process,without the addition of filler metal, causing a fusion-type joint to be formed with no interna
36、l or external flash or bead removalnecessary.TABLE 1 Chemical RequirementsCopper orCopper Al-loy UNS No.Composition, %CopperANickel inclCobaltLead,maxIron ZincMan-ganeseAluminum Phosphorus Tin Antimony ArsenicOtherEle-mentsC10800 99.95Bmin . . . . . . 0.0050.012 . . . .C12200 99.9 min . . . . . . 0.
37、0150.040 . . . .C19400 97.0Cmin . 0.03 2.12.6 0.050.20 . . 0.0150.15 . . . .C23000 84.086.0 . 0.05 0.05 max remainder . . . . . . .C44300 70.073.0D. 0.07 0.06 max remainder . . . 0.81.2 . 0.020.06 .C44400 70.073.0D. 0.07 0.06 max remainder . . . 0.81.2 0.020.10 . .C44500 70.073.0D. 0.07 0.06 max rem
38、ainder . . 0.020.10 0.81.2 . . .C68700 76.079.0AE. 0.07 0.06 max remainder . 1.82.5 . . . 0.020.06 .C70400 remainderAE4.86.2 0.05 1.31.7 1.0 max 0.300.8 . . . . . .C70600 remainderAE9.011.0 0.05 1.01.8 1.0 max 1.0 max . F . . . FC70600 remainderAE9.011.0 0.05 1.01.8 1.0 max 1.0 max . . . . . .C70620
39、 86.5 minAE9.011.0 0.02 1.01.8 0.50 max 1.0 . .02 max . . . C 0.05 maxs0.02maxC71000 remainderAEF19.023.0 0.05 0.501.0 1.0 maxF1.0 max .F. . .FC71500 remainderAE29.033.0 0.05 0.401.0 1.0 maxF1.0 max . . . . FC71500 remainderAE29.033.0 0.05 0.401.0 1.0 max 1.0 max . . . . .C71520 65.0 minAE29.033.0 .
40、02 0.401.0 0.50 max 1.0 max . 0.02 max . . . C 0.05 maxS0.02maxC71640 remainderF29.032.0 0.05F1.72.3 1.0 maxF1.52.5 .F. . . C.06FmaxS.03maxC72200 remainderAFCG15.018.0 0.05F.501.0 1.0 maxF1.0 max .F. . .FSi.03maxTi.03maxGASilver counting as copper.BCopper + silver + phosphorus.CCu + Sum of Named Ele
41、ments, 99.8 % min.DFor tubular products, the minimum Sn content may be 0.9 %.ECu + Sum of Named Elements, 99.5 % min.FWhen the product is for subsequent welding applications and so specified by the purchaser, zinc shall be 0.50 % max, lead 0.02 % max, phosphorus 0.02 % max,sulfur 0.02 % max, and car
42、bon 0.05 % max.GChromium 0.30 to 0.7B543/B543M 1236.4 Fully Finished TubeMay be welded and subsequently processed by any method that would produce a tube suitable forsubsequent cold-drawing and annealing.6.5 There shall be no crevice in the weld seam visible to the unaided eye.7. Chemical Compositio
43、n7.1 The material shall conform to the chemical compositional requirements in Table 1 for Copper or Copper Alloy UNS No.designation specified in the ordering information.7.2 The composition limits do not preclude the presence of other elements. By agreement between the manufacturer andpurchaser, lim
44、its may be established and analysis required for unnamed elements.7.3 For Copper Alloy UNS No. C19400, copper may be taken as the difference between the sum of all the elements analyzedand 100 % %. When all the elements in Table 1 are analyzed, their sum shall be 99.8 % minimum.7.3.1 For copper allo
45、ys in which copper is specified as the remainder, copper may be taken as the difference between the sumof all the elements analyzed and 100 %.7.3.1.1 Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C70400, C70600, C70620, C71000, C71500, C71520, and C71640When all the elements inTable 1 are analyzed, their sum shall be 99.5
46、% minimum.7.3.1.2 Copper Alloy UNS No. C72200When all the elements in Table 1 are analyzed, their sum shall be 99.8 % minimum.7.3.2 For copper alloys in which zinc is specified as the remainder, either copper or zinc may be taken as the difference betweenthe sum of all the elements analyzed and 100
47、%.7.3.2.1 Copper Alloy UNS No. C23000When all the elements in Table 1 are analyzed, their sum shall be 99.8 % minimum.7.3.2.2 Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C44300, C44400, and C44500When all the elements in Table 1 are analyzed, their sum shallbe 99.6 % minimum.7.3.2.3 Copper Alloy UNS No. C68700When all th
48、e elements in Table 1 are analyzed, their sum shall be 99.5 % minimum.8. Temper8.1 Tube tempers shall be designated as follows:8.1.1 Welded and annealed WO61.8.1.1.1 Welded and light cold worked WC55.8.2 Other tempers shall be produced to the mechanical properties as agreed upon between the manufact
49、urer or supplier and thepurchaser.8.3 Tubes of CopperAlloy UNS Nos. C23000, C44300, C44400, C44500, and C68700 shall be furnished in the annealed temperor the stress relieved condition as specified in the purchase order unless otherwise agreed upon between the purchaser and themanufacturer or supplier.8.4 Tubes of Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C12200, C19400, C70400, C70600, C70620, C71000, C71500, C71520, C71640, andC72200 are normally supplied in the temper specified in the purchase order without stress
